"Sustainable finance policy tracker"
- Online tool helps financial institutions and policymakers find out what sustainability regulators are doing globally to mitigate climate risk
- Tracker and interactive map covers 14 topics related to the financial sustainability policy
- Launch coincides with OMFIF's first Sustainable Policy Institute Symposium
London, October 11th - A Mazars, an international auditing, tax and consulting firm, announces the launch of the 'Sustainable finance policy tracker' - developed in partnership with the OMFIF (Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum).
The online tool provides an overview of how different countries are mitigating climate risks in their financial sectors. It includes an interactive map that initially covers 22 countries and jurisdictions. O tracker covers 14 topics related to financial sustainability policy, including regulatory and supervisory measures, climate stress testing activity, sustainable taxonomies, climate-related information and bond issuance green. Containing a directory of countries, the tool allows users to select a country and read a summary of its policies and activities related to financial sustainability. The aim is for it to be the reference tool for stakeholders interested in monitoring the activities of central banks and regulators with regard to sustainability.
"We are proud to partner with OMFIF in the development of the Sustainable finance policy tracker. This online tool, which contains an interactive map, can be used as a source of information for financial institutions to monitor the activities of central banks and regulators on sustainability, including closing the information gap and improving global understanding of the work of different authorities. At Mazars we strive to help clients put sustainability at the heart of their business. This tracker will help us, and others, to do just that," says Rudi Lang, Partner and Global Financial Services Leader at Mazars.
"The Sustainable finance policy tracker is a decisive new tool for understanding the global response of policymakers to the challenge of climate change," says John Orchard, CEO of OMFIF. "We are excited to be working on this project with Mazars, whose commitment to helping clients transition their businesses to net zero is impressive and important".
The launch of tracker coincides with the first Sustainable Policy Institute Symposium The OMFIF symposium will take place on September 29 and 30. Bringing together a global network of policymakers, regulators, public and private sector investors and ESG experts, the symposium will address the role of monetary policy, regulation and information, as well as tackling the key challenges of bringing greener financial markets to fruition. net zero.
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Contact
Edward Baggaley, Global Campaigns Manager, Mazars
edward.baggaley@mazars.co.uk / +44 (0)78 2408 6578
James Fitzgerald, Marketing Manager, OMFIF
Jorge Vieira, SayU Consulting
jorge.vieira@say-u.pt / +351 918 288 832
Ana Rita Lopes, SayU Consulting
rita.lopes@say-u.pt / +351 211 926 120
About Mazars
Mazars is a leading international audit, tax and advisory firm that aspires to build the economic foundations of a prosperous and just world. Operating through an integrated partnership, Mazars works as a single team, able to leverage expertise, scale and cultural proximity to deliver exceptional, tailor-made services in audit and accounting, tax, financial advisory, consulting and legal services.[1].
With European origins, Mazars is present in more than 90 countries and territories and has 40,400 professionals - 24,400 in the UK. partnership and 16,000 via Mazars North America Alliance - dedicated to helping clients leverage business opportunities and act with confidence.
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About OMFIF
OMFIF is a think tank OMFIF is an independent think tank for central banks, economic policies and public investment, which provides a neutral platform for private and public sector participation around the world. With teams in London and the US, OMFIF's focus is on global policy and investment issues related to central banks, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, regulators and treasuries. Global Public Investors with assets of 39.5 billion dollars are at the heart of this network.
[1] When permitted by the legislation of each country.