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In this interview, Giorgis Hadzilacos explores how sustainable finance is moving from high-level commitments toward practical implementation across financial institutions. He reflects on the challenges of integrating ESG and climate risk into existing risk frameworks, including data limitations, evolving regulatory expectations, and the need for clearer methodologies.
He also discusses the importance of balancing sustainability goals with financial performance, emphasising the role of governance, transparency and forward-looking analysis. As institutions face increasing pressure from regulators, investors and stakeholders, Hadzilacos highlights the need for more consistent, scalable approaches to embedding sustainability into risk and strategy.
Giorgis Hadzilacos is a senior leader with over 20 years of experience spanning sustainable finance, regulation, and insurance. He has held leadership roles at the Bank of England, Willis Re, and M&G Investments, and has operated at executive levels, including direct supervisory responsibilities. At M&G, Giorgis leads the nature & climate data-driven insights workstream that supports M&G Investment desks on sustainability-related quant tasks ranging from evaluating portfolio decarbonisation projections to assessing biodiversity impact. He is an Imperial College graduate, and has worked as Chartered Civil Engineer both in the UK and internationally.