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The financial sector has a critical role to play in financing the transition to a sustainable economy.

Mark Joseph Carney

Speech at the Green Finance Summit, 2019 · Checked on 10 June 2026
The financial sector has a critical role to play in financing the transition to a sustainable economy.

Analysis

Carney, as former Governor of the Bank of England and UN Special Envoy for Climate Action, frequently emphasized the financial sector's responsibility in addressing climate change. His 2019 speech at the Green Finance Summit underscored the need for capital reallocation toward sustainable projects. The statement aligns with widely accepted economic and policy frameworks on green finance.

Background

The Green Finance Summit is a high-profile event focused on mobilizing financial resources for climate action. Carney has been a vocal advocate for integrating sustainability into financial systems, including through initiatives like the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

Verdict summary

Mark Carney's statement accurately reflects the financial sector's role in funding sustainable economic transitions.

Sources consulted

— Bank of England, 'Speech by Mark Carney: A New Horizon', 2019 (https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/speech/2019/mark-carney-speech-green-finance-summit)
— UN Environment Programme, 'The Role of Finance in the Transition to a Sustainable Economy' (https://www.unepfi.org/)
— Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), 'Final Report', 2017 (https://www.fsb-tcfd.org/publications/)