Reframing ESG

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1 Jun

Written By Reg Jurkevicius

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is a game-changer for financial institutions looking to drive sustainable, long-term value.

Over the next 10 weeks, Valentia Partners will be exploring ESG in Financial Services. Valentia works from ‘Thought to Execution’ and will offer fresh perspectives on how ESG can bring more to the industry than it might first appear.

It’s time to reimagine ESG, not as a cost but as an enabler to unlock new revenue streams and drive growth.

ESG For Credit Risk Management
SDR/SFDR Anti-Greenwashing
Data Strategy For Sustainability
ESG Customer Journey
Sustainable Business Value

Get in touch to find out more.

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Reg Jurkevicius

Reframing ESG

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is a game-changer for financial institutions looking to drive sustainable, long-term value.

Over the next 10 weeks, Valentia Partners will be exploring ESG in Financial Services. Valentia works from ‘Thought to Execution’ and will offer fresh perspectives on how ESG can bring more to the industry than it might first appear.

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SDR/SFDR Anti-Greenwashing

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