Possible discussion points

• What are the main challenges on the road towards a sustainable economy? What is the financial systems key role in overcoming those challenges?
• What policy measures are needed to achieve a sustainable economy?
• Is establishing an EU wide common sustainability taxonomy the right way to go?
• What are investors' duties in regards to sustainability?
• How can we improve the disclosure on how sustainability is factored into the decision-making?
• What role could an EU-wide label for green investment funds play?
• What role can financial benchmarks play in driving allocation of capital towards long-term, green and sustainable investments?
• Is common European standard for green bonds the right way to go?

Speaker line-up:

Molly Scott Cato Member of the European Parliament

Ugo Bassi Director, Dir C - Financial Markets, DG FISMA, European Commission

Véronique Menou Executive Director, ESG Research, MSCI

Sébastien Godinot Economist, WWF European Policy Office

Moderator:

Olivier Boutellis-Taft Chief Executive, Accountancy Europe