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Electric vehicle adoption has been gaining traction, but more needs to be done to accelerate progress to a net zero future. Hear what French energy giant ENGIE and Chinese EV maker BYD are doing and what more is needed to move towards a sustainable future. #ResettingGlobalisation #EV #Sustainability

Climate change is happening now. How can we help communities adapt and build resilience? The latest film in our series on innovation in sustainability explores the opportunities in adaptation finance. We’re working with partners to help define adaptation finance so that we can crowd in private sector capital, providing solutions that help vulnerable communities deal with the negative effects of climate change. “So much of the environmental capital that has been mobilised to date has been focused on mitigation. If we don’t mobilise capital towards adaptive business models, the price of inaction grows at an exponential rate,” says Marisa Drew, our Chief Sustainability Officer. Scaling the development of adaptation finance is the focus of one of the four Innovation Hubs we’ve established to help advance emerging areas of sustainability. Watch the full film and the rest of the series at https://lnkd.in/eGXFafxz. Tell us what you think in the comments below. #Sustainability #SustainableFinance #Innovation

Announcing our new Pride Co-Executive Sponsors! As the new Co-Executive sponsors of our Pride employee resource group (ERG), Alison Higgins and Mark Bailey will advocate for the changes needed to build a more inclusive environment for everyone in Standard Chartered. Learning from lived experiences, they will work with the ERG to address the issues that matter most and amplify our collective voice for positive change. Building on the strong foundations laid by previous leaders and guided by our Pride Charter and Global Pride strategy, the mission is to drive initiatives that benefit our LGBT+ community and inform, educate, and engage stakeholders, fostering a truly inclusive culture. #LGBTQ #Pride

We believe in encouraging our colleagues to volunteer and take part in activities to support the communities in which we operate. Giving back not only helps those in need, but it also brings a sense of fulfilment and purpose to our lives 💚 #HereForGood #SCEmployeeVolunteering

The rise of artificial intelligence will have a profound impact on digitisation. Find out from Roel Louwhoff, Chief Transformation, Technology & Operations Officer, how we can ensure the right incentives and safeguards are in place for emerging technologies. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dpHe9m6b. #ResettingGlobalisation #AI

Discover more about Ivy’s journey from budding innovator to mushroom farming pioneer, with the support of our Futuremakers initiative: https://lnkd.in/eyJAFniH 🍄💼 #Futuremakers #CommunityInvestment #PoweringYoungPeople

We operate in many of the world’s most dynamic markets, some of which are among the most vulnerable to climate change. That’s why we’re proud to invest in solutions which build resilience. Through our financing, we’ve supported: • The creation and development of emergency bridges to deal with extreme flooding in Ghana • The delivery of sustainable power for a million people in rural Angola Read our report to learn more about how sustainable finance can help communities thrive: https://lnkd.in/eq6S7v2r.

#Allyship: how can you get involved? By promoting inclusivity and embracing diversity in the workplace, we can help build a society with respect and acceptance at its core. One of the many ways is to take time to listen to understand the lived experiences of individuals. How do you practice allyship at work? Learn more about the practical ways to get involved. #Inclusivity

We proudly participated in the flagship Nepal Investment Summit during the last week of April 2024. Nepal's renewable energy sector presents substantial investment opportunities. In a recent interview (https://lnkd.in/eqkv62-y), CEO and MD of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited, Anirvan Ghosh Dastidar highlighted our role as an ambassador to international financial markets, driving commerce and prosperity through diversity. Jason Ving from our Chief Sustainability Office emphasized our commitment to green finance for sustainable investments through our global network. • Over 1,700 attendees showed interest in Nepal’s investment opportunities • Our ambassador role to international markets is crucial • Discussions in the summit also covered opportunities on sustainable finance partnerships with the World Bank, IFC and UNDP • Nepal’s renewable energy assets offer sustainable finance opportunities #NepalInvestmentSummit2024 #SustainableFinance

As part of our ongoing commitment to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies, we’re proud to share Standard Chartered has been listed in the UK as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 by Business in the Community. This prestigious award recognises and celebrates the ways that we are driving action to create a workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, can thrive. #TimesTop50 #LifeAtSC #HereForGood