CDP, GRESB, SBTI, EUT, SFDR or the UN SDGs? For those treasurers who are trying to navigate through the world of sustainable finance, the number of abbreviations that you encounter might be daunting. Rabobank sees an increase in the use of ESG frameworks, benchmarks, ratings and other ways for companies to show their ESG performance. But what are the do’s and don’ts? In this lecture, Rabobank will guide you through the ESG alphabet soup and provide important landmarks to keep your eye on while working on sustainable finance.

Brenda de Swart has + 15 years international banking experience. In the past 6 years she has specialized in sustainable finance and ESG related topics within Rabobank. In her current position as Global Head Sustainable Business Development at Rabobank, she leads the overall sustainability strategy & roadmap for Rabobank’s Wholesale & Rural portfolio and is the chair of Rabobank’s Sustainable Finance Panel.

Stefanie Citroen started her career in the legal profession. Since 2019, she fulfilled several sustainability roles within Rabobank, a.o. as Head Sustainability Netherlands. Considering her interest and passion for sustainability and laws and regulations, she is focusing on the implementation and use of sustainability regulations and commitments within Rabobank, including the development of the bank’s sustainable finance framework.

Speakers: Brenda de Swart, Global Head Sustainable Business Development – Rabobank & Stefanie Citroen, Head Sustainability Regulations and Commitments – Rabobank

Language: English