The Alliance for Green Commercial Banks

Did you know? Over $5.8 trillion in investment is needed annually by 2030 to meet global climate goals. ???? Green taxonomies play a crucial role in ensuring these funds flow towards truly sustainable activities, reducing greenwashing risks and improving financial transparency. To explore this further, join the experts from Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), HSBC, Security Bank Corporation, Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN), and IFC for an insightful webinar on the role of green taxonomies in sustainable finance. ?? Featured speakers: - Anna Liza Eugenio, Sustainable Finance Lead, Security Bank - Carlos Serrano, Head of the Secretariat, The Alliance for Green Commercial - Louise Gardiner, Climate Finance Lead, Eastern and Southern Africa, IFC - Ronald Young, Head of Sustainable Banking Development, Hong Kong Monetary Authority -?Rustam Tahirov, Director of Financial Sector Sustainable Development Department, Central Bank of Republic of Azerbaijan - Xiao Liu, Head of Sustainable Loans, EMEA and APAC, HSBC Infrastructure Finance - Rong Zhang, Global Coordinator, SBFN ?? Date & Time: ?February 27, 2025, 14:30–15:30 (HKT) ?? Registration: https://lnkd.in/gp8H4Q6p #GreenBanking #AllianceForGreenCommercialBanks

?? Did you know? While global climate finance is set to reach $300 billion, gender considerations remain an afterthought—lacking enforceable targets and structured frameworks. How can financial institutions bridge this gap? Join us for an insightful webinar, "Gender Responsive Finance – Enhancing Gender Responsiveness of Climate Finance," co-hosted by the Alliance for Green Commercial Banks and UN Environment Programme EmPower: Women for Climate-Resilient Societies. ??? Speakers: ?? Athena Denise Galao, Programme Manager, EmPower, UN Women (Moderator) ?? Amar Gokhale, Women Economic Empowerment, UN Women ?? Natasha Garcha, Senior Director, Innovative Finance & Gender-Lens Investing, IIX ?? Sarah Twigg, Asia Pacific Lead, Gender & Economic Inclusion, IFC ?? Date & Time: March 11, 2025 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (HKT) ?? Registration: https://lnkd.in/gpjNUjDx UN Women, IFC Asia Pacific, Carlos Serrano, Joy. Luting HUANG, Anjali Garg, Xiaoqun Dong #GreenBanking #AllianceForGreenCommercialBanks

As green finance scales up, the need for clear, comparable, and interoperable frameworks is growing. Today, more than 30 green taxonomies exist worldwide—how can banks align their investments with climate goals while navigating this complex landscape? Join the Alliance for Green Commercial Banks and Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN) at webinar "Navigating Green Taxonomies and Their Impact on Commercial Banks in Asia and Beyond" for discussions on: ?? The role of green taxonomies in driving sustainable finance ?? The importance of interoperability across jurisdictions and sectors ?? Key insights from the COP29 Roadmap on Sustainable Finance Taxonomies ?? Date: February 27, 2024 ? Time: 14:30–15:30 HKT ?? Registration: https://lnkd.in/gp8H4Q6p Carlos Serrano, Rong Zhang, Joy. Luting HUANG, Anna Liza Eugenio, Louise Gardiner, Ronald Young, Rustam Tahirov, Anjali Garg, Vanessa Vizcarra | Security Bank Corporation, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan, HSBC

As we welcome the Lunar New Year, the Alliance for Green Commercial Banks wishes you a year filled with success, growth and a commitment to building a greener, more sustainable future.? ? Happy Lunar New Year! 新年快乐! ????

We’re thrilled to welcome CDP, a global leader in environmental data disclosure, as a Knowledge Partner for the Alliance for Green Commercial Banks!? CDP will bring its expertise through: ?? Knowledge sharing on green banking practices ?? Thought leadership activities, including webinars, training, and workshops ?? Supporting banks across Asia in their green transformation journey The Alliance is a curated membership platform that brings together commercial banks in emerging markets, global financial institutions, and key industry leaders. Through peer-to-peer knowledge exchange, thought leadership, and community building, the Alliance is accelerating green banking in countries that need it most. Together, we’re driving green finance forward and empowering banks to lead on climate action. Stay tuned for more updates and insights from this exciting partnership! #GreenBanking #AllianceForGreenCommercialBanks Carlos Serrano, Christina Ongoma, Anjali Garg, Xiaoqun Dong, Joy. Luting HUANG, Luis Maldonado, Yolanda Yun Zhu

Transition finance is pivotal, and financial institutions are driving the change by supporting industries to adopt sustainable practices. On January 14, we will dive into how transition finance is enabling Asia to lead the global journey toward net-zero emissions. Register now and learn how commercial banks can help carbon-intensive industries adopt sustainable practices: https://lnkd.in/gASwnvgN Date & Time: January 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (HKT) #GreenBanking #transitionfinance | IFC Asia Pacific, Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), MUFG, Standard Chartered, DAI-ICHI LIFE INTERNATIONAL (EUROPE) LIMITED Carlos Serrano, Manshu Deng, Anjali Garg, Xiaoqun Dong, Joy. Luting HUANG, Christina Ongoma

?? Asia is at the forefront of the global transition to a low-carbon economy, and transition finance is key to unlocking this potential. Financial institutions are uniquely positioned to drive meaningful change and support industries in their sustainability journey. ??Join us for a webinar co-hosted by the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) and The Alliance for Green Commercial Banks to explore regulatory frameworks supporting sustainable finance and innovative instruments reshaping the financial landscape. ?? Featured speakers: Stephanie Chow-Ashton – Executive Director, Transition Finance, GFANZ Manshu Deng – Hong Kong Chapter Director, GFANZ Carlos Serrano – Head of the Secretariat, the Alliance for Green Commercial Banks, IFC Tomohiro (Tomo) Ishikawa – Chief Regulatory Engagement Officer, MUFG Katsuki Tsuboi – Head of Sustainability, Dai-ichi Life International (Europe) shobana chawla – Head of Sustainable Finance Origination, South Asia for Standard Chartered Bank Tara Shirvani, PhD – Global Lead Transition Finance, IFC ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gASwnvgN IFC Asia Pacific, IFC Climate & Sustainability | Joy. Luting HUANG, Xiaoqun Dong, Luis Maldonado

?? Join us for an insightful webinar on transition finance and the role of commercial banks Transition finance is becoming a game-changer for achieving net-zero emissions, especially in Asia’s carbon-intensive industries. Financial institutions play a crucial role in this transformation by providing the capital and products needed to support sustainable practices. In the upcoming webinar co-hosted by Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) and the Alliance for Green Commercial Banks, expert speakers will explore: ? The strategic role of banks in transition finance. ? Best practices from leading financial institutions in Asia. ? Key policies, innovations, and success stories shaping the transition finance landscape. ?? Date & Time: January 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (HKT) ?? Registration: https://lnkd.in/gASwnvgN Hear from industry leaders and experts from IFC - International Finance Corporation, GFANZ, Standard Chartered, MUFG, and DAI-ICHI LIFE INTERNATIONAL (EUROPE) LIMITED. Carlos Serrano, Stephanie Chow-Ashton, Manshu Deng, Tomohiro (Tomo) Ishikawa, Katsuiki Tsuboi, shobana chawla, Tara Shirvani, PhD

As we wrap up an exceptional year, the Alliance for Green Commercial Banks extends heartfelt gratitude to our community for their unwavering support in 2024. This year, our curated platform of leading commercial banks, committed to contributing to a livable planet, has launched our membership platform, achieved significant milestones in promoting green commercial banking in emerging markets, and expanded our reach in Asia. ? We partnered with leading institutions to support our members' green transformation through knowledge exchange, thought leadership, and community building. ? Looking ahead to 2025, we are excited to announce a series of activities, including webinars, a Study Tour, Leadership Executive Training, and a Climate Governance Boot Camp, among several other initiatives specifically targeted at commercial banks. ? Thank you for your trust and commitment. Together, we will continue to drive global sustainability efforts. Happy holidays and a prosperous New Year! ? #GreenBanking #Sustainability #AllianceForGreenCommercialBanks

?? Collaboration is essential to accelerating the green transformation of the banking sector in Southeast Asia. By fostering stronger cooperation among member states, the region can leverage the diverse strengths and resources of each of its countries to create more robust and comprehensive solutions to climate challenges. ? At the 52nd ASEAN Banking Council Meeting, Christina Ongoma, IFC - International Finance Corporation’s Upstream and Advisory Services Manager for the Financial Institutions Group in Asia Pacific, spoke on the panel?‘Sustainable Finance – The Time is Now’, where she highlighted: ?? Private sector leadership is essential, and carbon pricing and risk-sharing frameworks will help to unlock investment. ?? Investors need more data on emerging market assets to make informed, climate-conscious investments, unlocking greater capital for green projects. ?? The Alliance for Green Commercial Banks serves as a platform for banking leaders and industry partners to accelerate green banking transformation through collaborative knowledge exchange. ? A special thank you to the Thai Bankers’ Association for helping to facilitate these important discussions. By working together, we can strengthen the financial sector’s capacity to deliver sustainable solutions and support ASEAN’s journey to a low-carbon, resilient future. The ASEAN Secretariat, IFC Financial Institutions | Carlos Serrano, Xiaoqun Dong, Aditi Shrestha, Joy. Luting HUANG, Yolanda Yun Zhu, Anjali Garg