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2022 Edition Building Bridges Village

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Diamond

InTent

Created in 2019, InTent is a platform that can quickly mobilize an influential and diverse group of decision-makers for change. We aim to educate, connect and accompany them and their networks in adopting and promoting sustainable practices.

Lombard Odier

With over 225 years of experience as a wealth and asset manager, we have combined innovation and prudence, aligning with the long-term interests of our private and institutional clients to create sustainable value for them via innovative investment solutions.

Pictet Group

Given the challenges we face, ‘collaboration’ is key to achieving the necessary transition to a more resilient and sustainable economy. As investors, we must embrace new models based on solid science and innovative partnerships and support the systemic shift away from the exclusive objective of maximising financial return.

UBS

At UBS, we believe the power of people and capital can create a fairer society, a more prosperous economy and a healthier environment. And each of us has our own part to play. Navigating the sustainability transition means embracing change, finding positive solutions in the face of challenge and above all, staying resilient.

Platinum

Edmond de Rothschild

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management is an independent & investment-led asset manager. We have always been deeply involved in responsible investing. In a field where the ideas of asset managers and clients are constantly evolving, we offer a clear and thoughtful approach, tested and proven over decades.

Silver

Amundi

Amundi Asset Management

Amundi, the leading European asset manager, ranking among the top 10 global players, offers its 100 million clients – retail, institutional and corporate – a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets.

Barclays

Barclays Private Bank

Bring your vision to life with over 330 years of expertise from across the Barclays Group. Our specialists in Geneva and Zurich bring you global connectivity, advice, and tailored solutions to help you find meaning beyond wealth and create a legacy that truly influences the world around you.

Deloitte

Deloitte helps organisations make progress toward delivering sustainable value for their stakeholders (investors, customers, business partners, regulators, governments and communities). We support you to redefine your strategies, embed sustainability into operations, meet disclosure and regulatory requirements and help in your sustainable transformation. Through our network and sustainable solutions we can solve the most complex challenges.

EFG International

EFG International is a leading Swiss private bank with a presence in major financial centres and growth markets around the globe. We serve clients in over 40 locations worldwide with our network of experts. With our entrepreneurial approach, we offer comprehensive advice, develop hands-on solutions and build trusted client relationships.

Ernst & Young AG

Shifting sustainability from a reporting-led conversation to a value-based narrative, EY teams from across the globe are helping financial institutions not only to contribute to sustainable, inclusive and equitable growth, but also to manage regulatory impacts and mitigate climate change by incorporating ESG factors into decision-making.

J. Safra Sarasin Sustainable Asset Management

As a Sustainable Asset Manager, part of a leading Swiss private bank, we must address the resources of the future dilemma posed by energy transition’s demand for metals and minerals. Understanding the complexities of the metals value chain and developing a nuanced approach are key to overcoming long-standing ESG challenges in the sector.

Julius Baer

Julius Baer is the leading Swiss wealth management group. We focus on providing personal advice to private clients around the world, powered by high-end services and expertise.

SwissRoc

Cutting-edge real estate group. Born from a strong determination to rethink established practices in the construction and real estate industry, the Group has acquired multiple skills across the entire value chain to improve the way we build and create lasting value for cities, their inhabitants, and the professions within the construction and real estate world.

Union Bancaire Privée (UBP)

UBP is among Switzerland’s leading private banks, specialised in wealth management for private and institutional clients. Our growing responsible investment expertise and offering allow us to enhance risk management, uncover new opportunities, and generate sustainable financial returns in the long run, thereby empowering clients to make a difference with their portfolios.

Bronze

abrdn

abrdn is a global, independent asset manager. As a long-term investor we aim to help investors around the world achieve their investment goals and broaden their investment horizons. We fully consider ESG (environmental, social and governance) factors in our investment decisions and actively engage with the companies in which we invest.

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise

BCV is the leading bank in Vaud Canton and a key player in the Swiss banking sector. It provides a full range of banking services to the people and businesses of Vaud, anchored by a dense retail network and a comprehensive digital-banking offering.

BNP Paribas

As a top-tier European and international banking establishment, the BNP Paribas Group has a presence in 63 countries and territories with 183, 000 employees. The BNP Paribas Group assists all of its customers – individuals, professionals, corporates and institutionals – in bringing their projects to a successful conclusion, through to financing, investment, savings and protection solutions.

Bonhôte Private Bank

With over 210 years of expertise, Banque Bonhôte is committed to shaping a better future by aligning financial performance with sustainability. As a founding member of Swiss Sustainable Finance and a B Corp™ certified bank, we believe our role as asset managers is crucial in driving the transition towards a more resilient and responsible economy.

Capital Group

Capital Group is one of the oldest and largest asset management companies in the world, managing multi-asset, equity and fixed income strategies for different types of investors.

Chambre de commerce, d’industrie et des services de Genève

A private association, fully independent from the State, the CCIG works towards a prosperous Geneva, based on a sustainable and diversified economy.

Clarity AI

Clarity AI is the leading sustainability tech company, leveraging advanced technology and AI to provide data-driven environmental and social insights to investors, corporates, governments, and consumers. Through powerful, scalable AI, Clarity AI addresses end-to-end use cases related to investing, corporate research, benchmarking, regulatory reporting, retail banking, and e-commerce.

de Pury Pictet Turrettini + Cie SA

PPT is an independent asset manager founded in 1996 in Geneva. The company has been managing equity funds with a “Buy & Care” active ownership approach since 2006. PPT is a PRI signatory since 2008, making it a pioneer in sustainable finance.

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KPMG AG

KPMG’s global network means we have in-depth understanding of the economic, political, environmental and social landscape wherever your organization may operate. Whatever challenge you face, we can put together a knowledgeable and mutlidisciplinary team with the international experience and expertise you need.

LGT Bank (Switzerland) Ltd.

LGT Private Banking has been owned by the Princely House of Liechtenstein since 1930. Doing business sustainably is one of the bank’s fundamental corporate principals. We set ambitious goals early on for how we as a company can contribute to sustainable development in general, and, more specifically, to mitigating climate change.

ONE CREATION Impact Finance

ONE CREATION is an investment company created in June 2010 to support the development of environmental technologies.

PwC

The power of sustainable capital. At PwC, we redefine success by leveraging sustainable capital to create a thriving future. We focus on connecting profit and purpose, turning sustainability into a cornerstone of business strategies while maximising returns. Backed by our expertise, we help organisations to green their bottom line and facilitate change through sustainable capital.

REYL Intesa Sanpaolo

Active in consulting and investment aimed at private and institutional clients, REYL Intesa Sanpaolo stands out for its entrepreneurial, responsible culture and its constant quest for innovation. The Group is active in four complementary business lines: Wealth Management, Corporate Finance, Asset Services and Asset Management.

Schroders Blue Orchard

Schroders & BlueOrchard

Profit margins. Potential growth. Market capitalisation. There are many ways of evaluating a company’s worth. But companies don’t exist in a vacuum. The way they behave has real-life consequences – negative and positive. If you don’t take this into account, you aren’t getting the full picture.

Vontobel

We are an international investment management firm with Swiss roots, providing investment, advisory and solution capabilities to private and institutional clients. With our investment-led approach that focuses exclusively on the buy-side of financial markets, we think and act purely from the client’s perspective – as an investor for investors.

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Finance.Swiss

The finance.swiss portal brings together the latest information on the Swiss financial centre in one place, primarily for an international audience. The platform was designed as part of the Swiss federal government’s policy for an internationally competitive financial centre, and is a key pillar of the Federal Council’s strategy on Switzerland’s communication abroad.

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Asset Management Association Switzerland

The Asset Management Association Switzerland (AMAS) is the representative association of the Swiss asset management industry. It aims to strengthen Switzerland’s position as a leading center for asset management with high standards of quality, performance, and sustainability. Founded in Basel in 1992, the Asset Management Association Switzerland currently has almost 200 members.

Beyond Lab

The Beyond Lab is UN Geneva’s design space leading on social innovation for long-term sustainability. Building on the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda, the Lab works on enabling systems change for long-term sustainability. Its goal is to make sustainability a way of life by influencing policies and decision-making in an inclusive, intergenerationally equitable way.

Fondation Genève Place Financière

The Geneva Financial Center (GFC) is the umbrella association of the financial sector and accounts for 38’000 jobs and 12.9% of Geneva’s GDP. The GFC strongly believe that the key to Geneva’s future competitiveness lies in constant innovation and in fostering the emergence of new economic models. Geneva occupies a unique position in the sustainable finance world, thanks to its dynamic and diverse community which works to create a virtuous circle and accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy.

International Institute for Sustainable Development

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning independent think tank working to fulfill a bold commitment: to create a world where people and the planet thrive. Sustainable finance is not just funding for sustainable projects; every financial transaction must be assessed through this lens. Learn more about our work at the link.

Nature Finance

NatureFinance is a Swiss-based, international not-for-profit organisation dedicated to aligning global finance with more equitable, nature positive outcomes. We work to make nature count in global finance and the global economy.

République et canton de Genève

A diversified economy, high-quality jobs, and a well-regulated labour market are the cornerstones of our prosperity. The Department of Economy and Employment (DEE) works tirelessly towards these goals every day. It serves all residents and businesses throughout the canton.

State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO is the Swiss Confederation’s centre of expertise for all core economic policy issues, including economic cooperation and development. Its mandate is to facilitate economic growth and sustainable prosperity in developing countries.

State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF)

The State Secretariat for International Finance represents Switzerland’s interests in financial, monetary and tax matters on international level. It is committed to good framework conditions to ensure that Switzerland can be an innovative, interconnected and sustainable financial centre and business location that is among the world leaders.

SFG

Sustainable Finance Geneva

Sustainable Finance Geneva (SFG) is a pioneer association dedicated to promoting sustainable finance in the Swiss market. Established in 2008 in Geneva, we are a grassroots network of 425+ professionals and 55+ institutions committed to building the financial system of the future – one that serves the needs of people and respects the planet.

Swiss Bankers Association (SBA)

As the umbrella association of Switzerland’s banks, the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) brings together some 300 member institutions from the various bank categories and other financial services providers. The Association represents the financial centre’s interests vis-à-vis politicians, authorities and the general public.

Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)

The FDFA determines and coordinates Swiss foreign policy on behalf of the Federal Council. The FDFA consists of the organisational units at head office in Bern and Switzerland’s external network, which includes embassies, consulates, cooperation offices and missions.

Swiss Sustainable Finance

SSF aims to strengthen Switzerland’s position as a leading voice and actor in sustainable finance, promoting a sustainable and prosperous economy. SSF has offices in Zurich, Geneva and Lugano and unites over 250 members and network partners.Through research, capacity-building, practical tools and supportive frameworks, SSF fosters the integration of sustainability factors into all financial services.

UN Geneva

UN Geneva unites individuals, organizations, and nations for a better future. As a global diplomatic centre, Geneva fosters international cooperation and multilateralism. By partnering with governments, civil society, academia, and other global actors, UN Geneva drives efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

UNDP Financial Centres for Sustainability (FC4S)

UNDP’s Financial Centres for Sustainability Network (FC4S) is a global network of 44 financial centres, working together to achieve the objectives set by the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement. FC4S is hosted by UNDP’s Sustainable Finance Hub. It is estimated the FC4S represents 80% of the global equity market and US$76.4 trillion equity market capitalisation.

United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)

UNEP FI unites over 500 banks, insurers, and investors to drive sustainable finance globally. For 30+ years, UNEP FI has connected the UN with financial institutions to create leading sustainability frameworks, addressing ESG challenges. These frameworks guide the financial sector toward a more sustainable, inclusive economy. Founded in 1992, UNEP FI pioneered sustainable finance.

World Business Council for Sustainable Development

WBCSD

WBCSD is a global, CEO-led organization of over 200 leading businesses working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world; one in which 9+ billion people can live well, within planetary boundaries, by 2050.

WWF Switzerland

You want to walk the biodiversity talk with us? WWF Switzerland and The Biodiversity Consultancy offer a deep-dive into a drivers-focused biodiversity assessment framework. In this workshop you learn how impacts of investments and projects are consistently assessed and scored and how the findings inform management plans. We look forward to meet potential co-developers.

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At Building Bridges Foundation, we connect stakeholders across sectors to drive sustainable finance solutions and promote investments that create a positive environmental and social impact.
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Learn more about Building Bridges Foundation, our mission, governance, team, and the partners who support our journey towards advancing sustainable finance.
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Discover what sustainable finance means, how it aligns investments with sustainability goals, and explore resources to help you understand its impact and keep you up to date.
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