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To celebrate the 21st anniversary of Greenbank, founder and investment director Elizabeth Haigh is catching up with inspiring women she has worked with over the course of her career in ethical and sustainable investment. In the third in this series, Elizabeth spoke with Nicola Day, deputy head of Greenbank.

Greenbank’s Ethical, Sustainable and Impact Researcher Charlie Young shares his insights from the Finance for Biodiversity Summit 2025, exploring the world’s most pressing nature-related topics and collaborating to drive measurable progress across the financial sector.

COP30 delivered signals rather than breakthroughs, UNEP warned of widening emissions gaps, and the EU proposed a major SFDR overhaul. Our Responsible Investment Summit also explored strategies to tackle systemic risks and align investments with long-term resilience.

COP30 in Belém (2025) focused on implementing existing climate pledges, delivering some progress on adaptation and finance but falling short on fossil fuel commitments, with outcomes reflecting the challenges of global consensus and the urgent need for faster action.