The Role of Private Sustainability Finance

Leonie Schreve, head of ING’s Sustainable Lending, spoke at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2013.

Recently, Leonie Schreve participated in the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2013 in New York.

ING has a longstanding commitment to sustainability and its vision has evolved over time.

In her 10-minute session, she told the audience that sustainability is tomorrow’s world and a great business opportunity. She also addressed the question what role Private Sustainability Finance can play, both traditionally and through new innovation, in advancing corporate sustainability and the overarching Post-2015 Development Agenda. Read more about what she has to say about a three-dollar investment and its return.

Leonie’s contribution to the Summit was part of the Executive Session on Private Sustainability Finance, which focussed on examining ways private providers of finance and capital – including institutional and retail portfolio investors; banking and project finance providers; insurance underwriters; foundations/philanthropic organizations; and major corporations through foreign direct investment – can strategically contribute to sustainable development priorities, with a focus on scaling impact.

Approximately 350 high-level participants attended, both from the public and private sectors – including heads of State/Government, chief executives and leaders from civil society, foundations and the UN, including UN Secretary-General Bank Ki-moon.

The UN Leaders Summit provides the opportunity to bring together a diverse group of leaders to collectively address global priorities. More information on the UN Leaders Summit?