While ESG strategies are often driven from the board level down, Treasury functions are increasingly finding themselves central to driving the ESG agenda across their organisations whilst managing external relationships and securing favourable financing terms. ESG continues to evolves, particularly in reporting and decision-making. Increasingly, companies are focusing on embedding ESG practices across their entire organisation, with greater emphasis on the "S" and "G" aspects, alongside sustainability goals. As banks and investors adjust their requirements, understanding the shifting landscape of ESG factors is crucial for treasurers.

This session will explore how treasurers are responding to these changes, driving sustainability initiatives within their organisations to meet both evolving bank ESG requirements and broader market expectations. It will cover:

• The role of Treasurers in driving the ESG agenda across their organisations
• How can treasury departments effectively communicate evolving ESG strategies to banks and external stakeholders to secure better access to financing and minimise reputational risk?
• As companies embed ESG across their organisation, how can treasurers stay ahead of shifting sustainability goals and leverage them to unlock more favourable credit terms and financing opportunities?