Bankable Zero Hosts High Level Sustainable Finance Roundtable During NYC Climate Week
- bankablezero
- Oct 13
- 2 min read
Global business and sustainability leaders convened under the theme “The Role of Insurers and Investors in Driving Sustainable Transformation” to discuss pathways for aligning finance with climate goals ahead of UNFCCC COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

New York, September 22, 2025 — Bankable Zero, an international advisory firm, hosted an exclusive executive roundtable during New York Climate Week 2025, bringing together senior leaders from the insurance, investment management, and academic sectors to explore how capital can drive the transition to a net-zero economy. The high-level panel, titled “The Role of Insurers and Investors in Driving Sustainable Transformation,” focused on how financial institutions can align capital allocation with sustainability objectives, manage climate-related risks, and unlock innovative financing models for the green transition and benefit from one of the biggest economic transformations in human history: decarbonization.
Moderated by Berat Senyerli, CEO of Bankable Zero, the discussion featured distinguished speakers including Florence Devevey, Head of Sustainable Finance EMEA at S&P Global Ratings (NYSE: SPGI), Ana Maria Camelo Vega, Senior Researcher at the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, and Katherine Mogg, General Counsel (U.S.) at Fortescue Capital (ASX: FMG).
“We are honored to bring together leading industry voices to discuss the role of investment managers and insurers in advancing sustainable development and effective transformation in the economy,” said Berat Senyerli, CEO of Bankable Zero. “Investors and insurers are uniquely positioned to shape markets, channel capital toward sustainable outcomes, and ensure the resilience of the global economy. With clear roadmaps, collaboration, and innovation, a more sustainable and prosperous future is within reach — and Bankable Zero remains committed to delivering bankable solutions for a resilient transition.”
Key Themes Discussed
The pivotal role of insurers and investors in financing the climate transition
Emerging tools for climate risk assessment, sustainability integration, and blended finance
Regulatory, legal, and reputational factors shaping institutional sustainability agendas
Cross-sector collaboration among private finance, public institutions, and academia Concrete steps to align financial practices with the Paris Agreement and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The conversation underscored that collaboration, data-driven frameworks, and long-term capital alignment are essential to achieving global climate commitments. Participants agreed that insurers and investors will play a defining role in shaping a resilient, low-carbon economy.
About Bankable Zero
Bankable Zero is a niche international advisory firm specializing in sustainability. The firm partners with investors, insurers, and public institutions to design and execute actionable frameworks that accelerate the transition to a resilient, future-proof economy. Through its advisory work, Bankable Zero supports clients in sustainability integration, reporting, capacity building, and thought leadership, positioning them to lead in an era of responsible investment and impact-driven growth.
Media Contact:
Madeline Jackson, Public Relations at Bankable Zero
Email: info@bankablezero.com
