Guernsey: Private Finance and its Role in Supporting the Transition to Net Zero

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While there has been significant attention paid to the role of public finance, until recently there has been less attention on the critical part, private finance can and must play, if the goals of the Paris Agreement; to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius (preferably 1.5) degrees, and for developed economies to invest $100bn annually – are to be met.

The transition to net zero requires a fundamental rewiring of our global energy system. It will drive disruptive innovation across almost every sector and every region globally.

What Role is Guernsey Playing?
There is a significant opportunity for global private finance to partner with the kazakhstan mobile database Guernsey finance industry to drive a proactive sustainability agenda, and to establish Guernsey as the leading global centre for financing the transition to net zero.

This includes traditional sectors such as: trusts and corporates, funds, insurance and investment management, as well as the development of new specialist expertise and support services, for example around ESG, data and fintech.

Key differentiators that enable Guernsey to capture this opportunity are:

A strong track-record for innovation
An engaged, supportive regulator
Fast, easy access to global markets
A strong, stable, trusted home for private capital
A trusted home of specialist solutions
A strong pool of experienced advisors.