The results of Germany’s elections may seem blurred but the country’s recent commitment to Climate Action is clear as day. The country signed up to be part of several coalitions for sweeping changes such as The No New Coal compact and detailed their personal commitments, like increasing the proportion of renewable energy in total electricity consumption to 56 per cent by 2030.
Leader in the German fintech space Dr. Hansjörg Leichsenring recently sat down with Meniga CEO Georg Ludviksson to have a chat about how banks and the financial services industry has a pivotal role to play when it comes to the fight against climate.
CO2-conscious consumers are a fast-growing market segment
In their interview, Leichsenring asks Ludviksson for his thoughts on the following questions:
In your opinion, what were the biggest changes for banks due to the Corona pandemic?
- Why is it important for banks to offer a first-class service through their digital channels?
- What opportunities do digital engagement offer for banks?
- Why are ESG and sustainability important for banks?
- What green products and services can banks offer their customers?
To read the entire German article, find it here.
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Dr. Hansjörg Leichsenring is Editor of Der-BankBlog.de, a German internet magazine for the banking community. He has been working professionally for over 30 years with banks and financial institutions, e.g. as a Director at Deutsche Bank, as a Member of the Board of a regional savings bank and as Managing Director of an online broker. He is an expert on Digital Banking, innovation and Change in Financial Services, Keynote-Speaker and a well-known author.