ESG360 - What to Watch in 2022

Charting the key trends shaping the world of sustainable finance in 2022 as companies and countries strive to cut carbon emissions and make the world a fairer place.

  • We could see a commodities supercycle in fossil fuels this year that will accelerate the green transition
  • China stands to be one of the biggest winners from decarbonization by producing the green infrastructure for its own economy and the rest of the world
  • ESG bonds will continue their record-breaking run with $1.5 trillion in annual issuance achievable in 2022.

In this first episode of ESG360, we’ll be discussing what’s in store for 2022. Jeff McDermott, global co-head of investment banking will give his best predictions for green M&A while Gordon Youl, head of ESG Solutions for AeJ, explains why this year is key for China. Andrew Bowley, wholesale governance officer, looks into his crystal ball on regulation, and Jarek Olszowka, head of sustainable finance, discusses the record-breaking growth of ESG bonds.

Contributor

    Jeff McDermott

    Jeff McDermott

    Global Co-Head of Investment Banking at Nomura Holdings

    Gordon Youl

    Gordon Youl

    Managing Director, Head of ESG Solutions

    Andrew Bowley

    Andrew Bowley

    Managing Director – Sustainability Governance Officer

    Jarek Olszowka

    Jarek Olszowka

    Head of Sustainable Finance, Nomura

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