The Fundación Alternativas is offering the webinar “Sustainability Policies in the Financial Sector” this coming Thursday, June 11, at 11:00 a.m.
In a context of profound global socioeconomic transformation, driven by the climate emergency and the need to implement a just ecological transition, the financial sector is at the heart of this change. Redirecting capital flows toward sustainable activities is no longer optional, but a fundamental pillar for ensuring long-term economic resilience and social well-being. This dialogue-style event, entitled “Sustainability Policies in the Financial Sector” and organized by Fundación Alternativas, aims to critically analyze how financial institutions are redesigning their policies to become catalysts for a decarbonized and responsible economy, in line with international commitments and the major strategic guidelines of the European Union.
The integration of sustainability into banking transcends reputation management, becoming a top-priority strategic and stability imperative. As a circulatory system that finances the economy, the sector must systematically integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into its core business, responding to both demanding European regulations, such as the Green Taxonomy, and the need to reconcile financial dynamism with environmental preservation and social equity. This redefinition of credit and investment portfolios not only mitigates systemic risks but also opens a horizon of transformative opportunities through ethical finance and green products, stimulating social cohesion and a much stronger, future-proof productive fabric.
This meeting will offer a valuable space for dialogue and joint reflection among leading experts in global consulting, ethical finance, and top-tier macro-financial analysis. Through this dynamic colloquium, we will address key issues such as the alignment of financial institutions with decarbonization goals, the sector’s role in social cohesion, climate risk management, and the challenges of regulatory implementation in a globalized market. It is time to debate and act so that the financial sector not only reacts to regulatory requirements but also assumes an active and responsible leadership role in building a green, prosperous, and sustainable economy.
Program
11:00: Welcome
- Diego López Garrido
Executive Vice President of the Fundación Alternativas
11:15: Panel Discussion
- Joana Soares
Global Lead, Transactions & Sustainable Finance, Arthesis Group
- Eduardo Soria
Analyst at the CSR Observatory
- Claudia Antuña
Partner in charge of Sustainability at AFI
Moderation
- Fernando Martínez Salcedo
Former Director General of the Environment at the Spanish State Administration, former Secretary General of Sustainability at Abengoa, and Executive President of Abengoa Mexico
12:20: Q&A Session and Closing Remarks: Summary of Key Points