HSBC Global Viewpoint: Banking and Markets

ESG in 2023: from mid-life crisis to new horizons

Jul 13, 2023

Guests Patrick Kondarjian and Daniel Klier discuss the evolution of sustainability and ESG-related factors, the components for changing systems in relation to ESG, challenges and evolution of ESG investing, the significance of nature and data challenges in emerging markets, and the need for improved ESG reporting and outcome-oriented measures.

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Daniel Klier

Patrick Kondarjian

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Quick takeaways

Sustainability has become a fundamental consideration, with capital allocation and business organization now heavily influenced by ESG factors.

The future of sustainability involves a shift towards thematic investing and increased focus on nature-related activities, supported by improved data and AI tools.

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Progress in Sustainability

Sustainability has made significant progress in recent years, particularly in the areas of energy transition and sustainable finance. Investments in the energy transition have reached record levels, with $1.1 trillion invested globally in 2022, marking a 31% increase from the previous year. The bond market has also seen substantial growth, with 1 trillion+ of issuance in green, social, sustainable, and sustainability bonds annually. Additionally, 65% of all ETF inflows in Europe in 2022 were ESG-related. Furthermore, companies and banks are now integrating sustainability into their DNA and decision-making processes, with chief sustainability officers playing pivotal roles in shaping strategies and capital allocation.

Introduction

3min

The Three Components of Changing Systems for ESG

2min

The Challenges and Evolution of ESG

11min

Exploring the Significance of Nature and Data Challenges in Emerging Markets

2min

Improving ESG Reporting in Emerging Markets and the Shift towards Outcome-Oriented Measures

3min

Over the last few years, sustainability and ESG-related factors have gone from being a secondary consideration to being a driving factor for how capital is allocated and how businesses are organised and run. In this episode, we look at what this evolution means, how it affects the business and financing worlds, and what comes next in this crucial topic. Guests Patrick Kondarjian, Global Head of Sustainability for Markets and Securities Services, HSBC, and Daniel Klier, Chief Executive Officer, ESG Book, are joined by host Gabriela Tennhard, Global Head of Market & Strategic Insights for Markets & Securities Services, HSBC.

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