Research shows that trust in the ECB hinges not just on our competence in delivering on our mandate, but also on whether we are perceived to care about citizens and to be acting responsibly.
It gives me immense pleasure to addressthis esteemed gathering at this conference on Sustainable Banking, organized jointly by SBP and IFC with the support from the Government of Japan. This conference aims at creating awareness about risks associated with climate change to the financial sector and provides a platform for deliberating and identifying tangible actions to effectively mitigate and manage these risks.