Navigating the Green Horizon: Automating Sustainability and Integrating ESG in Lending Strategies
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Integrating ESG factors into lending decisions has become essential for financial institutions to align with evolving societal expectations and mitigate risk. Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in lending scoring and automatic decisions, unlocking sustainable growth and responsible financial practices.
Kevin Ugwuoke, Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer at Fidelity Bank, together with Axe Finance's Chief Commercial Officer, Chris Kneen, and Business Solutions Manager, Houssem Timoumi, invite you to explore the following agenda:
- ESG automation in Lending
- Automated risk assessment with ESG data
- Leveraging AI for ESG analysis
- ESG scoring systems
- Case studies and demo session
- Q & A session
With a remarkable tenure exceeding 34 years within the banking industry and an MBA from Heriot-Watt University, renowned for his strategic insight and leadership, Kevin spearheads the bank’s direction in pivotal areas including Credit Risk Management, IT Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, and Compliance. Additionally, Kevin holds the esteemed title of Senior Honorary Member at the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, underscoring his profound influence and expertise within the industry.
Dr. Tonna Ezema has extensive experience in the banking sector. She has held various roles in the sector such as Relief Head of Sustainable Banking, Green Finance & Climate Risk Officer, Business Manager, Profit Centre Manager etc. Tonna holds a PhD in Environment and Development. She is certified as an expert in Sustainable Finance and Financial Inclusion Policy, with both certifications obtained from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in Germany. Her expertise spans Sustainable finance, Climate risks and opportunities, Corporate Social Responsibility, Financial Inclusion, Gender Inclusion, and Community Development.
With 25+ years of experience in the financial technology industry, Chris held many leadership positions at Provenir, Experian, and Dun & Bradstreet. He graduated from The University of Liverpool.
With 6 years of experience in FinTech and banking systems, Houssem is an expert in Credit Risk & Loan Origination Solutions. He graduated from Tunis Business School.
Graduated from Hult International Business School Dubai with more than 4 years of experience in FinTech & Digital Marketing.
