Classification Systems for Sustainable Finance Purposes

• Jurisdiction: European Union
• Year: 2023

Speaker

Marco Bodellini is a Research Scientist in Sustainable Finance Law at the House for Sustainable Governance and Markets – University of Luxembourg. He has published a number of books and articles in US, UK and European peer-reviewed journals, mainly in the areas of banking regulation, corporate governance of financial institutions, sustainable finance, central banking and investment fund regulation.

Dr Bodellini is regularly invited to deliver talks at international conferences in Belgium, UK, US, Germany, Italy, Ukraine, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. His main areas of research include bank crisis management, central banking, corporate governance of financial institutions, systemic risk and financial stability, shadow banking, sustainable finance and investment fund regulation.

He is a qualified lawyer admitted to the Italian Bar and provides legal consultancy to public and private institutions. He is a Member of the Expert Group advising the European Parliament in bank resolution matters, a Member of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) Advisory Panel and a consultant to the World Bank.

Topic

In this e-presentation, the focus is squarely on the crucial subject of classification systems within the realm of sustainable finance. With a meticulous approach, the presentation not only addresses the existing classification systems but also provides a comprehensive elaboration on various types of taxonomies and their distinctive features. Furthermore, it takes a bold step forward by proposing a novel system designed to alleviate some of the prevailing challenges and issues inherent in the field of sustainable finance.

The exploration begins by delving into the existing classification systems, shedding light on the diversity of approaches employed in the assessment of sustainable finance initiatives. By examining current frameworks and methodologies, the e-presentation navigates through the intricacies of how different systems conceptualize and categorize sustainable finance, offering a nuanced understanding of the prevailing landscape.

A pivotal component of the...