Financing for Social Impact

As we navigate the complexities of social and environmental issues such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and healthcare, it becomes important for corporations, which possess the scale and capability, to explore financing mechanisms in the markets they operate in to drive tangible and sustainable social outcomes.

Together with EuroCham’s knowledge partner, Accenture, the ‘Financing for Social Impact’ panel discussion will focus on leveraging finance to create significant social impact and initiatives that drive positive change.

This panel discussion will explore climate and sustainability and share examples of the tremendous work the Temasek Foundation is doing in Asia. The discussion will also dive into solutions, including Nature-based solutions on how philanthropic catalytic capital can come into de-risk solutions. Temasek Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Temasek International, a global investment company headquartered in Singapore.

ING Bank is at the forefront of creating a social impact and will focus on social loans and bonds, which finance projects with clear social objectives, and Sustainable Lending Practices, which integrate social impact criteria into lending practices and establish social Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Sustainability Linked Loans (SLLs). Additionally, the panel will discuss Sustainable Investment Strategies that contribute to a just transition, such as renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and green technologies, while considering their social implications.