Posted: 1 Jul 2021 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back There have been strong pushes to ramp up sustainable finance all over the world, but many markets lack the comprehensive ecosystem for sustainable finance to take off. The UK offers a well-developed ecosystem featuring international participants, strong expertise, great size and depth of capital and strong policy support. It has all the ingredients to become the go-to location for both UK and international issuers, investors and professional services providers to tap into the sustainable finance opportunities. UK financial services businesses are ready to contribute their strengths to mobilising and scaling up sustainable finance in the UK and across the world, driving forward the transition to a greener, more sustainable future. Alderman William Russell Rt Hon Lord Mayor of the City of London Catherine McGuinness Policy Chair of the City of London Corporation The UK’s comprehensive green finance ecosystem Participants Roles in sustainable finance UK’s strengths and offers Government and regulators Build a ‘green’ financial system through policy and regulations to drive momentum for sustainable finance • Targeted policies and regulations to systematically change the financial system • Thought leadership by promoting best practices in the UK and internationally Market infrastructures and domestic standard-setting bodies Provide platforms and tools to commercialise and scale sustainable finance • Pioneers in innovations of platforms and tools • Ideal location for knowledge exchange • Thought leadership through standard setting and promoting ESG integration Investors and investment managers Invest with sustainability factors in considerations and invest for positive impacts • Great size and depth of international capital pool • Strong capability in implementing sustainable investment strategy Corporates and issuers Supply green finance opportunities by developing qualified projects and products • Strong ESG awareness and integration • The hub for both UK and international issuers Services providers Provide supporting services to investors and issuers • The global financial centre with top talents and expertise in sustainable finance • Innovative solutions for sustainable finance #1 London tops the world in sustainable finance services and knowledge 1st G20 country to pursue full mandatory TCFD disclosure £40 bn Estimated investment in UK infrastructure required per year on average in the next 10 years to net zero £55 bn The value of responsible investment (RI) funds under management in 2020 Share: Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to X Share to Facebook Facebook Share to WeChat WeChat Share to WhatsApp WhatsApp Share to Email Email Download Related content Research Report The UK - A Centre of Excellence in Impact Investing Oct 2024 - This report assesses the UK against five criteria of a Centre of Excellence in impact investing including: clear mission, knowledge and expertise, scale, leading talent, and capacity building. The UK - A Centre of Excellence in Impact Investing Research Report Catalysing UK economic growth through financial services foreign direct investment: a call to action Sep 2024 - Financial and professional services are a key driver of the UK economy. Supporting the establishment of UK offices by sovereign investors could bring in up to £7.7bn by 2030 across the UK to drive jobs and growth. Catalysing UK economic growth through financial services foreign direct investment: a call to action Case Study Aquis | revolutionising capital markets for growing businesses Sep 2024 - We spoke to Alasdair Haynes, founder of Aquis Exchange PLC about the steps they have taken to redefine how young businesses raise capital, scale up, and succeed in public markets. Aquis | revolutionising capital markets for growing businesses Case Study Aon | helping companies combat growing cyber risks Sep 2024 - We spoke to Chris Scott, Head of Cyber Solutions UK at Aon, about how the firm is advising clients against growing cyber risks. Aon | helping companies combat growing cyber risks