Based on an upcoming Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and International Labour Organization (ILO) guidance, this webinar will support banks in understanding how they can promote decent and inclusive employment through their financial activities, while minimizing potential adverse impacts on workers.

Through real-world examples, the session will highlight the strategic role banks can play in advancing decent work. It will explore how institutions can strengthen internal processes and policies, develop and tailor products and services, and engage with clients, as well as collaborate with public and private partners to drive meaningful change.

Speakers

• Rie Vejs-kjeldgaard, Director of the Department of Sustainable Enterprises, ILO
• Livio Sarandrea, Business and Human Rights Global Policy Advisor, UNDP & FAST Initiative
• Namit Agarwal, Social Lead, The World Benchmark Alliance (WBA)
• Jana Svedova, Senior Sustainability Strategy Advisor, The Entrepreneurial Development Finance (FMO)
• Giorgia Varello, Human Rights Specialist, ABN Amro
• Tonna Ezema Head, Sustainable Banking Risk Management, Fidelity Bank Nigeria
• Alexandra Blain, Head of impact bonds structuration, BNP Paribas
• Roger H Germer, Managing Director, The Sustainable Construction Sector Initiative

Moderators

• Emily Sims, Senior Specialis, ILO
• Magdalena Garcia Elorrio, Social and Human Rights Specialist, UNEP FI