Advancing Sustainable Finance Through Stronger Risk and Climate Integration

In this interview, Giorgis Hadzilacos explores how sustainable finance is moving from high-level commitments toward practical implementation across financial institutions. He reflects on the challenges of integrating ESG and climate risk into existing risk frameworks, including data limitations, evolving regulatory expectations, and the need for clearer methodologies.

He also discusses the importance of balancing sustainability goals with financial performance, emphasising the role of governance, transparency and forward-looking analysis. As institutions face increasing pressure from regulators, investors and stakeholders, Hadzilacos highlights the need for more consistent, scalable approaches to embedding sustainability into risk and strategy.