Climate Action for Bankers - 2 Part Series

October 11, 2022
October 12, 2022 
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern Both Sessions

The climate crisis is upon us and the banking industry has a key role to play in tackling this challenge. Climate action should be viewed as a massive strategic opportunity for banks to position themselves in the context of a global, whole-of-economy transition, with emerging business models, technologies, and forward-looking approaches that will define future success. This two-part webinar series will provide a blueprint for how bankers can execute a just and equitable transition to a net-zero economy.

The first webinar will outline how bankers can update their business models and strategies, set robust science-based climate targets, and develop credible transition plans for a net-zero future. This session will outline a roadmap for the process, including top-down and bottom-up approaches, and include case studies of banks who are signatories to the Net-Zero Banking Alliance. A successful climate plan leverages the capabilities, creativity, passion, and skill set of the entire workforce in a sustained and disciplined manner.

The second webinar will outline how bankers can consciously contribute to the design and building of a just, equitable, and regenerative economic system that delivers well-being for all. This second session will introduce the concept of climate justice, a recognition that the climate crisis has had a disproportionately negative impact on historically marginalized communities around the world. A successful climate action plan means linking solutions that advance human rights and dignity in an equity-centered approach; placing the needs, voices, and leadership of those who are most impacted at the forefront.

Climate Action for Bankers - Part 1
October 11, 2022, 2:30 pm EDT

What You Will Learn:

• The formation and role of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance
• Conclusions of IPCC Sixth Assessment Report on Climate Change
• An actionable framework to guide banks on net-zero transition path
• How climate action can drive new market and business opportunities
• Principles of Climate Justice
• Advancing Climate Justice in banking

Climate Action for Bankers - Part 2
October 12, 2022, 2:30 pm EDT

This session will introduce the concept of climate justice, a recognition that the climate crisis has had a disproportionately negative impact on historically marginalized communities around the world.

What You Will Learn:

• The formation and role of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance
• Conclusions of IPCC Sixth Assessment Report on Climate Change
• An actionable framework to guide banks on net-zero transition path
• How climate action can drive new market and business opportunities
• Principles of Climate Justice
• Advancing Climate Justice in banking

Who Should Attend?  

The webinar is designed for senior executives and managers including the CEO, COO, CFO, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Compliance officer, Chief Lending Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, SVP Commercial Banking, SVP Business Strategy and Planning, SVP Corporate Responsibility and ESG, SVP Corporate Communications, VP Community Affairs, VP Investor Relations and members of bank’s sustainability or green team.

Instructor

Francis Janes 

Francis Janes serves as the Industry Relations and Partnerships Director for Beneficial State Foundation. In this role, Francis supports financial institutions with their Corporate Social Responsibility strategies and ESG initiatives. Prior to joining Beneficial State, he was an Associate Director at the International Living Future Institute. At the Institute, Francis led the development of a social equity in the workplace organizational assessment framework branded as the JUST Program. Prior to his work at the Institute leading the JUST Program, Francis worked in the financial services sector in a variety of management roles including five years as Vice President Relationship Manager at Beneficial State Bank. Prior to his work in the financial services industry, Francis was a Senior Account Executive with SHL Systemhouse and delivered Information Technology consulting and solutions to Fortune 500 companies.

About Beneficial State Foundation:
Beneficial State Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that works to advance financial justice and impactful systemic change in our communities and in the banking system. The foundation is the founding investor of Beneficial State Bank, a triple-bottom-line certified Community Development Financial Institution, and the administrator of the Clean Vehicle Assistance Program which provides grants and affordable financing to help income-qualified Californians to purchase clean vehicles.

Attendance verification for CE credits provided upon request.

Webinar Sponsored by OnCourse Learning (Total Training Solutions)

If you are having issues with registering online, please contact CBAO's Education, Training & Special Event Coordinator, Malia Widder, (614) 610-1877.