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Sustainable Finance Innovation Forum 2018
On November 13th, Goldman Sachs hosted the Sustainable Finance Innovation (SFI) Forum, which convened 400+ leading corporates, investors, public sector representatives and non-profit organizations alongside Goldman Sachs representatives to discuss the key themes shaping markets and sustainability. Learn More
Sustainable Finance Innovation Forum 2017
Goldman Sachs hosted the Sustainable Finance Innovation Forum, which convened ~350 corporates, investors, public sector representatives and non-profit organizations to discuss key themes shaping environmental markets and sustainability. Learn More
Our Environmental Journey
We formalized our tradition of environmental stewardship in 2005, when we established the Environmental Policy Framework. We remain dedicated to its core tenet: committing our people, capital and ideas to develop market solutions that address environmental challenges. Learn More
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Investing in Climate Change 2.0
Despite mixed progress on global climate action at COP26, a key takeaway emerged: the private sector is stepping up to tackle climate change. In this episode, experts from former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney to Engine No. 1’s founder Chris James debate the role—and effectiveness—of the private sector in driving change.
Accelerating Transition: Public-Private Partnerships
In part 4 of our special miniseries, host Kara Mangone talks to John Greenwood of our Investment Banking Division and Ahmed Saeed of the Asian Development Bank on the role public-private partnerships will play in the drive to Net Zero.
Accelerating Transition: Nature Based Solutions
Part 3 of our special miniseries: Host Kara Mangone talks to Peter Kelly and Lisa Williams from the AIMS Imprint investment vertical in Goldman Sachs Asset Management about nature based solutions in the world of sustainable finance.
Accelerating Transition: Carbonomics
Part 2 of our special miniseries: Host Kara Mangone and Michele Della Vigna, head of Natural Resources Research in EMEA, discuss the role capital markets, public policy, and technology will play in moving toward a sustainable future.
Accelerating Transition
In the kickoff episode of our new sustainability miniseries, Accelerating Transition, John Goldstein and Kara Mangone of Goldman Sachs’ Sustainable Finance Group discuss what it will take from both the private and public sectors to achieve the climate goals necessary for a sustainable future.
Race to Zero: How Companies Are Deploying Decarbonization Strategies
As companies look to reduce their carbon footprints, decarbonization strategies are taking center stage. Goldman Sachs’ John Greenwood and Cindy Quan discuss the efforts by corporations to reach their net-zero goals.
The Changing Landscape of ESG Regulation in Europe
Evan Tylenda of Goldman Sachs Research discusses the significance of the European Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and how it, along with the EU Sustainable Taxonomy, will change the way asset managers classify ESG funds.
Investing in Nature-Based Solutions
Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Lisa Williams explains how nature-based investments like Apple’s Restore Fund can reduce carbon emissions while generating financial returns.
The Evolution of ESG Financing
Jonny Fine of Goldman Sachs’ Investment Banking Division discusses the evolution of ESG financing and what is driving the significant rise in corporate issuance.
The Path to Net-Zero Emissions and Inclusive Growth
Just over a year into Goldman Sachs' 10-year plan to deploy $750 billion toward accelerating the climate transition and advancing inclusive growth, the firm has reached a fifth of its target. We sat down with John Goldstein, head of the firm’s Sustainable Finance Group, to discuss progress, client concerns and the impact of the pandemic on companies’ sustainability goals.
The Future of ESG Finance
Carey Halio, Deputy Treasurer of Goldman Sachs, discusses the firm’s $800 million sustainability bond and how Goldman Sachs is responding to demand for investment opportunities related to climate transition and inclusive growth.
ESG’s Role in Deal-Making
Companies evaluating mergers and acquisitions are increasingly looking at how the transaction may impact their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy, according to Goldman Sachs’ Avinash Mehrotra, global head of the Activism and Shareholder Advisory and Takeover Defense practices. We sat down with Avi to discuss how ESG considerations are starting to influence deal-making.
Carbonomics: Innovation, Deflation, and Affordable De-carbonization
Net zero is becoming more affordable as technological and financial innovation, supported by policy, are flattening the de-carbonization cost curve. Goldman Sachs Research updates its 2019 Carbonomics cost curve to reflect innovation across c.100 different technologies to de-carbonize power, mobility, buildings, agriculture and industry, and draw three key conclusions.
The Corporate Commotion - A Rising Presence of ESG in Earnings Calls
Since Goldman Sachs Research's report A Revolution Rising - From low chatter to loud roar (April 2018), a virtuous cycle of ESG adoption has continued, driven by consumers, employees, regulators, corporates, NGOs and investors, leading to ESG strategy becoming a critical component of corporate & investor conversations. This report revisits our analysis using earnings transcript analysis tools to track the development of ESG themes over the past 5 years among global corporates in the S&P 500, STOXX 600 and ASX 200.
Sustainable ESG Investing: Turning Promises into Performance
Steve Strongin discusses the future of ESG investing, based on a new report from Goldman Sachs Research.
Carbonomics: The Rise of Clean Hydrogen
Clean hydrogen has a major role to play in the path towards net zero carbon, providing de-carbonization solutions in the most challenging parts of the Carbonomics cost curve - including long-haul transport, steel, chemicals, heating and long-term power storage.
Sustainable ESG Investing: Turning Promise into Performance
Environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) investing is at a deep level all about sustainability, yet we rarely ask the question, “How sustainable is ESG investing itself?” Here, we seek to provide a clearer sense of where ESG investing fits in the broader scope of active asset management, examine the gaps it fills and use that assessment to better structure the ESG investing processes, assess its place in asset allocation and rethink the metrics we apply to it.
Carbonomics: The Green Engine of Economic Recovery
Clean tech has a major role to play in the upcoming economic recovery. Leveraging our Carbonomics cost curve, we estimate that clean tech has the potential to drive US$1-2 tn pa of green infrastructure investments and create 15-20 mn jobs worldwide, through public-private collaboration.
Markets Update: How ESG is Changing
Goldman Sachs’ John Goldstein and external speakers provide an update on ESG and COVID-19.
How Investors Are Approaching ESG Today
Kara Mangone, Chief Operating Officer of Goldman Sachs’ Sustainable Finance Group, discusses how the global pandemic is impacting the way corporates and investors approach ESG.
Investing In Climate Change
In this episode, we dig into what may be the most important issue of our time: climate change. On the heels of a climate-focused World Economic Forum in Davos, the unveiling of Europe’s new Green Deal, and increased attention on climate change by the world’s largest asset managers and banks, climate change is undoubtedly Top of Mind.
Is Sustainable Finance the Next Big Commercial Opportunity?
John Goldstein of Goldman Sachs discusses the firm’s sustainability goals over the next 10 years and explains the commercial opportunity across two core themes–climate transition and inclusive growth. Listen Now
Sustainable Finance Innovation Forum 2018
On November 13th, Goldman Sachs hosted the Sustainable Finance Innovation (SFI) Forum, which convened 400+ leading corporates, investors, public sector representatives and non-profit organizations alongside Goldman Sachs representatives to discuss the key themes shaping markets and sustainability. Learn More
Martin Wolf, Climate Change and the Future of Global Governance
Award-winning Financial Times commentator Martin Wolf CBE discusses how growing up during the Cold War shaped his world view, his rigorous approach to covering global economics and his projections for international cooperation on climate change. Watch Video
Tim Brown and Joey Zwillinger, Making Footwear Sustainable, Comfortable and Cool
The Allbirds co-founders discuss leaving professional soccer and biotech behind to launch the sustainable, direct-to-consumer footwear company and why they believe natural materials make for better products and a better planet. Watch Video
A Sea Change for the Global Shipping Industry
The global shipping industry has a sulfur problem. Although the world’s shipping fleet accounts for just 7% of the oil used by the transportation sector, it generates 90% of its sulfur emissions, contributing to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases in humans. With a new cap on marine fuel sulfur emissions set to take effect in 2020, there could be a significant impact across multiple sectors. Watch Video
An Inflection Point in the Global Expansion of Electric Vehicles
The global market for electric vehicles (EVs) is poised for further growth as the cost of batteries continues to decline and major auto manufacturers commit significant resources to electrifying their fleets, explains Chris Buddin of the Investment Banking Division. Watch Video
ESG Revolution Rising: From Low Chatter to Loud Roar
Widespread company focus on environmental, social, and governance metrics has faced something of a chicken-and-egg problem: investors often don't hear from companies why these metrics matter to the business, and companies perceive the lack of questions they're receiving as a lack of interest. But the tide may be turning. Read More
2017 Environmental, Social and Governance Report
We strive to provide leadership on environmental and societal challenges suited to our skills and reach, where we can make a difference. Read More
Edward Norton, Capitalism and Creative Disruption
From his breakout role in 1996’s Primal Fear, Academy Award nominated actor Edward Norton has gravitated towards complex characters in both film and theater, but intertwined with his public life as an actor is an entrepreneurial drive focused on solving complex problems – both in business and the nonprofit sector. Watch Video
Julia Steyn, Car Sharing and the Future of Auto
General Motors head of urban mobility Julia Steyn discusses the company’s efforts to drive innovation while capitalizing on its century-old legacy. Watch Video
Clean Energy Impact Report
After achieving our initial goal of financing and investing $40 billion in clean energy, we put the number in context as we look ahead to our expanded target: $150 billion by 2025. Read Report and Watch Video
Precision Farming: Harnessing Technology to Feed the World
Advances in hardware, software and computing power are converging with modern technologies like self-driving tractors and drones to help food producers meet the needs of the future. Goldman Sachs Research’s Jerry Revich explains. Watch Video
Environmental Policy Framework
We believe that a healthy environment is necessary for the well-being of society, our people and our business, and is the foundation for a sustainable and strong economy. Learn More