Session Description:
This event examines how the transition of the real estate sector towards net-zero will be financed. Hear from leading financial institutions that are active in this field as we explore the unique challenges across various financial institution types. The event will address key barriers to financing the transition to net-zero emission buildings, both old and new, offering recommendations for overcoming these obstacles.
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Agenda
Welcome (2 minutes)
- Speaker: Sarah Kemmitt, UNEP FI
Keynote Speeches (30 minutes)
- Welcome from Sarah Kemmitt and run through of agenda
- Gulnara Roll, Head of Secretariat, GlobalABC
- Shargiil Bashir, NZBA Chair, CSO, First Abu Dhabi Bank
- Sarah Kemmitt, UNEP FI, NZBA Secretariat
- Kavita Sachwani, UNEP FI
Panel Discussion on Financing the Transition of the Real Estate Sector Towards Net-Zero (60 minutes)
- Toni Ballabriga, Global Head Sustainability Intelligence & Advocacy, BBVA
- Inge-Lise Mackaay, Head of ESG Solutions, FIC, Deutsche Bank
- Peter Hirsch, Head of Sustainability, 2150
- Stephen O’Driscoll, Head of Environment, Climate and Social Policy, European Investment Bank
