Driven by initiatives to tackle climate change and promote sustainable development, there is growing acknowledgement of the critical role that finance plays in achieving sustainability goals. Sustainable finance is defined as investment and corporate decisions that take into account environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.
Luminaries: Sustainable finance - investing in a better future
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Online via Zoom
Join University of Wollongong experts, Professor Millicent Chang, Associate Professor Andrew Ainsworth, Dr Searat Ali and finance industry expert Jacki Johnson, as they explore the research that is helping to navigate developments in sustainable finance. The team will discuss why it is important for finance students and professionals to build expertise in sustainable finance and how UOW is helping to prepare our future workforce.
Panellists:
- Associate Professor Andrew Ainsworth, Finance Discipline, School of Business, University of Wollongong
- Professor Millicent Chang, Finance Discipline, School of Business, University of Wollongong
- Dr Searat Ali, Finance Discipline, School of Business, University of Wollongong
Moderator: Jacki Johnson, Illawarra- Shoalhaven City Commissioner, Greater Cities Commission and PhD candidate, University of Wollongong
When: Thursday 24 August, 4-5pm AEST
Where: Online via Zoom - Zoom link to join the webinar will be emailed after registration
Luminaries brings together leading UOW researchers, industry experts and thought leaders for a one-hour conversation every fortnight.
Join us online for this interdisciplinary series and discover how research and collaboration is tackling global social, environmental and economic challenges. The webinar series is free and open to the public.