Description of the debate:

Discussion with representatives of the financial sector and large non-financial companies on:

• How are sustainable financing issues integrated into banks’ business strategies and product offerings? What might be the most important motivation for banks to redirect cash flows to finance the green transition?
• What impact will the implementation of the EU Taxonomy requirements (including Green Asset Ratio reporting) and disclosures on the issuance of investments and loan portfolios have on the structure of banks’ asset portfolios?
• What challenges do banks and other financial institutions face in greening their portfolios?
• What challenges do industrial companies face in implementing a ‘go green’ strategy?
• What additional data will banks require from their customers?
• How can banks further support the transformation of their customers?
• Will the promotion of sustainable financing affect the differentiation of loan pricing?