Heather Buchanan, Co-Founder & CEO, Bankers for Net Zero (B4NZ)
- Heather is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Bankers for Net Zero, which is B4NZ.
- She has been recognized as one of the 20 trailblazing women in climate change and shortlisted as a sustainability leader of the peer and women in green business.
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Overview
Heather Buchanan, Co-Founder and CEO of Bankers for Net Zero is leading the charge in transforming the financial sector’s role in the fight against climate change. With a focus on empowering SMEs and creating sustainable, data-driven financial systems, her organization is bridging the gap between the real economy and the financial world. Through innovative projects like the Perseus initiative and collaborations with international organizations, Bankers for Net Zero is making significant strides toward a greener, more resilient future for businesses and the planet.
00:32- About Heather Buchanan
- Heather is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Bankers for Net Zero, which is B4NZ.
- She has been recognized as one of the 20 trailblazing women in climate change and shortlisted as a sustainability leader of the peer and women in green business.
09:56- What would you say are some of the significant achievements of Bankers for Net Zero?
- Successfully convened diverse stakeholders (businesses, NGOs, academia) to collaborate on net-zero goals.
- Acted as a neutral platform for building consensus across various sectors.
- Created unified, collective asks to give politicians the confidence to drive sustainability policies forward.
20:29- How do you balance short-term financial pressures with long-term sustainability goals?
- Shift focus from quarterly profits to long-term sustainability transitions.
- Use blended finance and government-backed guarantees to reduce financial risks.
- Balance expectations, accepting that short-term returns may be lower during the transition.
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Learn more about Heather Buchanan: LinkedIn
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- Heather is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Bankers for Net Zero, which is B4NZ.
- She has been recognized as one of the 20 trailblazing women in climate change and shortlisted as a sustainability leader of the peer and women in green business.
