Accelerating urbanization processes, developing measures for cities to adapt to climate change and implementing green technologies are the main trends of sustainable urban development. About this panel discussion “ESG transformation. Megapolis as a space for sustainable development” was voiced by Sberbank ESG Senior Vice President Tatyana Zavyalova at the Urban ESG Congress “Urban Agenda for Sustainable Development”.
He also described cities as engines of economic and sustainable development. In his view, these are of primary importance in improving people’s lives and well-being.
Additionally, Zavyalova thinks it is necessary to make them more sustainable in terms of ecology and adaptation to possible climate change. At the same time, he thinks it is important to pay attention to the distribution of the necessary infrastructure in cities, ensuring the accessibility of services to citizens and responding to the increasing demand for housing.
“To do this, it is necessary to develop and implement various standards aimed at improving the quality of life and the environment,” Zavyalova said. said.
Sbera’s Senior Vice President of ESG sees the need to develop and implement new business support measures. According to him, this will help create new niches and economic opportunities in the future.
In addition, Zavyalova emphasized that the development of large and small cities should simultaneously include the factor of improving the quality of life in all areas. According to him, a similar approach is already used in many cities around the world. He emphasized that processes related to the sustainable development agenda and achieving carbon neutrality are already taking place in Russia.
Additionally, Sbera’s senior vice president for ESG said that the bank, together with relevant departments, is involved in the development of methodologies and strategic documents for the sustainable development of the construction industry, as the bank also has an important role in ensuring emission reductions. targets.