Welcome to EFx:The Ethical Finance Ideas Exchange
EFx hosts the leading ideas from sustainable and responsible finance

Ethical Finance 2021 Day 3 is live
The third day of the virtual summit will explore ethical finance beyond sustainability, looking at the broader SDGs, social issues (the often overlooked ‘S’ in ESG), leadership and governance.
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Scottish Taskforce for Green and Sustainable Financial Services | Launch Event
Scottish Taskforce for Green and Sustainable Financial Services | Launch Event
Mark Carney, UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance and Kate Forbes, Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy joined the launch of the Scottish Taskforce for Green and Sustainable Financial Services on Monday 28th February 2022, discussing how Scotland’s financial services can support global climate action.
Banking
The leading thinkers in banking look at how the sector can become a force for positive change.
November 25, 2020
Finance at COP26 | Path to COP26 – One Year To Go | Q&A
October 27, 2020
Global Banking Leaders | Discussion Panel
October 28, 2020
The Green Finance Charter | Anne Adrain & Louise Pryor
Investment and Capital Markets
Investing money for both profit and purpose is a challenge. Here speakers discuss how it can be achieved and the barriers to doing so.
November 25, 2021
Chief Economists’ Fireside | Adam Smith at the COP | Path to COP26
Rethinking Capitalism
Capitalism is under fire. Is the current system compatible with the health of the planet? Is there a better economic system? Are we using the wrong measures for growth? Is the invisible hand of the market a valid solution? Big ideas here.
September 29, 2020
The Health of Nations | Michael Moe
Climate
In 2021, the most important climate conference since Paris took place in Glasgow. The finance sector will play a leading role at the summit and determining the future of our planet.
October 8, 2020
Bonds With Purpose | Scott Forrest
Faith and Finance
Religious institutions are influential in informing value systems and the moral landscape. They also control large amounts of capital. What role does faith have in finance and the creation of a fair and sustainable economy?
Nature and Biodiversity
While climate change steals the headlines, biodiversity loss has the potential to be every bit as catastrophic. How can finance address this, what measures are already being taken and what risks are there to the financial system?
October 28, 2020
Finance for Nature | Jamison Ervin
June 25, 2021
Practical Action on Biodiversity | Panel
Impact Investing
Impact investing is a growth market. But what are the implications to investments and is it sustainable? Is it a path to a fairer and healthier planet?
September 30, 2020
Impact Investing – Can it save Capitalism | Dean Hand
September 26, 2020
Impact Investing – Can it Save Capitalism? | Azman Mokhtar
October 28, 2020
Real Leadership at a Time of Crisis
Pensions
The vast majority do not know where their pensions are invested. Pension providers have a responsibility to keep money safe. How do we educate on the power of pensions and what are the challenges for creating a responsible portfolio?
October 10, 2020
Make My Money Matter | Richard Curtis
Data, Disclosures & Reporting
Measuring everything from carbon emissions to the social impacts of our financial actions is essential to deal with the global challenges we face. What do we need to do to get this right?
Sustainable Development Goals
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals set out the blueprint for a fair and sustainable future. What role does the financial sector have to play in achieving the goals and how can it fund them?
June 11, 2021
Building Forward Better | Achim Steiner
Governance and Stewardship
The responsibility that comes with residing over others’ money cannot be understated. How we can tackle the challenge of keeping money safe and simultaneously investing in a responsible future?
October 27, 2020