Why Sustainable Finance is Important

The video discusses the importance of sustainable finance, highlighting the limitations of traditional finance in accounting for social and environmental externalities. It provides examples of these externalities, such as pollution and health impacts, and emphasizes the need to consider them for long-term performance. The video also explores future market trends, including resource scarcity and increased demand for food, energy, and water. Key drivers for incorporating externalities into finance, such as shareholder and consumer pressure, are also discussed.

What role does shareholder pressure play in the shift towards sustainable finance?

In what ways can companies that address externalities perform better financially?