In the past few years, the world of finance has been abuzz with everything relating to environmental, social and governance issues, in turn causing an explosion in the ever-expanding universe of green, social, and sustainable finance products. Such innovation is undoubtedly important and needed. But is it making a difference? How? And ultimately, what is the end game – the complete replacement of all non-sustainable finance?

Episode interviewees:

• Dr Nina Seega, research director for sustainable finance, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
• Chen Lichtenstein, CFO Syngenta Group
• Eric Pedersen, head of responsible investments, Nordea Asset Management
• Fredrik Block, portfolio manager, treasury department, City of Gothenburg
• Marta Palacios, head of supply chain product group, EMEA, and global ESG product lead in supply chain finance, J.P. Morgan