Sustainable Finance Awards

This category is designed to reward firms whose activities reflect the holistic approach to sustainable finance that underpins our strategy, as outlined in the report, ‘Jersey for Good – A Sustainable Future‘.

As a result, awards in this category will go to the firm in each sector which best exemplifies the embedding of environmental, social and governance factors into its business activities.

Specific attention will be paid to activities in the financial services space which support the transition to a more sustainable economy, contributing to the allocation of capital that supports the sustainable development goals. Evidence of sustainable capital flows supported by the firm will be particularly relevant. This could include the service offering of the firm, any relevant deals/transactions/structures, the deployment of technology and skills relevant to sustainable finance etc.

To demonstrate leadership in their sector, firms would also be expected to have a strong culture of corporate social responsibility that shows a commitment to operating as a sustainable business.

This category is designed to reward a firm whose activities reflect the drive to position Jersey as a centre for innovation and quality in relation to sustainable finance, as outlined in the report, Jersey for Good – A Sustainable Future.

In this context, relevant innovation could be in terms of service, a particular product line, amendments to policies, or the development and deployment of new technology-driven solution that supports sustainable finance (e.g., in terms of data and reporting, impact measurement etc.).

Innovation could relate to the involvement of the firm in the deployment of a particular sustainable financial instrument, transaction or structure, provided that it can be demonstrated that the Jersey firm played a key role in supporting the innovative aspects thereof.

The innovation in question should support the scaling up of sustainable finance, and be part of a wider culture of innovation within the nominated Member firm.

This category is designed to reward an individual whose contribution to embedding sustainable finance into the financial services sector in Jersey supports the wider strategy outlined in the Jersey for Good – A Sustainable Future report.

This could be through recognition of the individual as an industry thought leader, their role in driving change within the Member firm or the wider sector, engagement in the local or global transition to a sustainable economic model, or academic achievements.

Judges will also consider whether the individual in question is recognised by their industry peers or clients as a subject matter expert on sustainable finance.

This award is designed to recognise the firm that considers sustainability and the environment at the heart of what they do. They should be holistic and comprehensive in their approach to sustainability, and take proactive actions to lower the environmental impact of their business. This may include significant attempts to reduce their carbon footprint, encouraging and promoting best practices in sustainability, contributing to nature restoration and biodiversity on Island and upskilling their workforce.

Judges will be looking for evidence to support how the business is demonstrating its sustainability credentials.

The purpose of this award is to celebrate a Jersey-based individual within a Member firm for driving forward the sustainable finance agenda within their organisation, outside of leadership level.

Not everyone is currently in a position to influence the flow of capital, however it is still possible to have a meaningful impact on sustainability at a more junior level. This award intends to capture and commend such an individual, and the judges will be looking for the submission to evidence why the individual put forward demonstrates the qualities being looked for.

This award is designed to recognise the activities of such a firm, whereby they have a presence in Jersey, and the local firm has made a positive contribution to global sustainable finance activities, that may have been conducted outside of Jersey. The firm should give details of how they have contributed to the global sustainable finance activities of their group, with specific examples of the activities, setting out clearly the role they have played.