Vânia Soares, Business Development Manager of Moneris accepted the challenge of writing for the forum of the “Special Green Finance” of the Economic Journal responding to one of the most discussed topics in companies today. Should environmental ESG policies have a more simplified approach to businesses?
Sustainable finance is increasingly a reality. Not only are investors increasingly focused on this issue, but the financial system is preparing to play a crucial role in promoting sustainable practices by companies.
This forum brought together a group of experts from both academia and various sectors in the business world:
Sofia Santos, ISEG Climate Finance Specialist
António Rebelo de Sousa, President of SOFID
João Duque, Economics Specialist
Maria João Vaz, Sustainability Director of Mazars in Portugal
Fernando Chaves, Risk Specialist, Marsh McLenan Australia
Gonçalo Lobo-Xavier, Director General Portuguese Association of Distribution Companies (APED)