YGT Talk – Climate Fintech and The Future of ESG Investing
VIEW EVENT DETAILSMapping an Emerging Ecosystem of Climate Capital Catalysts
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Friday 5 Feb 2021
8-9 p.m. EST
8:00 - 8:15 EST Presentation on the Climate Fintech Report
8:15 - 8:50 EST Roundtable Discussion
8:50 - 9:00 EST Q&A
A new report published by New Energy Nexus entitled Climate Fintech: Mapping an Emerging Ecosystem of Climate Capital Catalysts addresses the rise of a new dimension of ESG and sustainability finance—the application of digital financial technology. In this YGT Talk, the report’s author Aaron McCreary, will highlight the main findings of this study, showcase viable business models of Climate Fintech. Vincent Bakker, a renewable energy expert with over 10 years of experience and Cindy Hu, Portfolio Director of Impact & Responsible Investment at Prudential Financial, will join McCreary for a roundtable discussion on the driving forces behind ESG investing, the role of fintech in sustainability finance, and the impact of policy on opportunities for climate entrepreneurs.
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About YGT
Young Green Tech (YGT) is an initiative founded by Asia Society with five global partners. We aim to empower green entrepreneurship and facilitate the younger generation to tackle environmental and climate challenges via innovative solutions.
About the Speakers
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Aaron McCreary, Climate Fintech Lead, New Energy Nexus
Aaron McCreary is the lead author of the Climate Fintech Report by New Energy Nexus, coming from a background in Fintech, asset management, and impact investment. Focused on fostering opportunities for entrepreneurs to reshape the financial industry using digital technology. Advocate for decarbonization investing, and passionate about the intersection of climate and financial product innovation.
![Vincent Bakker](/sites/default/files/styles/120x120/public/2021-01/Vinent2_YGT_Talk.jpeg)
Vincent Bakker, Group Controller, Entoria Energy
Vincent Bakker is a renewable energy investment professional, connected and experienced across the renewable energy industry in Asia, from start-up to SME, to corporate. He has over 10 years of experience in complex energy/infrastructure investments as an investment principal. He led finance and investment functions at Entoria Energy and co-founded Positive Energy, Asia's largest digital platform for renewable energy investments, built 1 bln pipeline in 14 countries. Positive Energy is also one of the 2019 YGT Global Competition Finalists.
![Cindy Hu](/sites/default/files/styles/120x120/public/2021-01/Cindy_YGT_Talk.jpg)
Cindy Hu, Portfolio Director of Impact & Responsible Investing, Prudential
Cindy Hu is a Director with Prudential Impact Investments. Cindy leads the group’s emerging market strategy, managing a portfolio of approximately $100 million AUM including both private debt and equity. Earlier in her tenure with Impact Investments, in addition to her responsibilities in investment origination and management, Cindy oversaw operations, including valuation, portfolio reporting, and financial reporting for the Impact Investments portfolio.
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