Aviva Investors CEO on Green Finance, Real Assets

The video discusses the challenges and opportunities in climate finance five years after the Paris Agreement. It highlights the need for a global strategy to finance climate commitments and the role of the G20 and OECD in this effort. The UK is examined for its potential in green finance, despite being slow to issue green bonds. The discussion also covers private equity's role in the UK market, the issue of greenwashing, and Aviva Investors' contributions to green infrastructure and sustainable lending.

What is the main role suggested for the OECD in the context of climate finance?

• To coordinate and track global climate finance efforts

• To invest in renewable energy projects

• To provide financial aid to developing countries

• To enforce climate policies globally

Why is London considered a potential center for green finance despite being late to issue green debt?

• Due to its strong political influence in Europe

• Because it has the largest number of green projects

• Due to its geographical location

• Because of its historical financial expertise

What is a key opportunity for businesses in the context of climate change?

• Reducing renewable energy investments

• Greening infrastructure and housing stock

• Developing new coal plants

• Investing in fossil fuels

What is the estimated global investment opportunity related to climate change, according to the Global Commission report?

• $50 trillion

• $10 trillion

• $26 trillion

• $100 trillion

What is a significant concern regarding private equity's involvement in the UK market?

• The decrease in foreign investments

• The potential for greenwashing through asset acquisition

• The increase in public asset prices

• The lack of investment in technology

How does Aviva Investors contribute to reducing carbon emissions in real estate?

• By demolishing old buildings

• By investing in new construction projects

• By converting existing buildings from brown to green

• By outsourcing real estate management

What is the focus of Aviva Investors' sustainable lending programs?

• Providing loans with no interest

• Encouraging borrowers to reduce carbon emissions

• Investing in fossil fuel projects

• Funding only large corporations