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It's unlikely the pandemic can dramatically alter that unstoppable trend, particularly in developing nations. But it will no doubt be impacted by the economic and lifestyle changes this global crisis has brought, from New York to London to Tokyo and beyond.
In this episode we examine the short and longer-term implications of a shift toward urbanization, how the pandemic will alter city life, and what it all means for the global economy, geopolitics, and your wallet.
Moderated by Caitlin Dean, Head of the Financial and Professional Services Practice at Eurasia Group, the conversation pairs Citi Private Bank's Head of North America, Ida Liu, with Senior Editor Alexander Kliment of GZERO Media's Signal newsletter.

Listen: What will the cities of the future look like? Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the answer to that question was clearer: Urban areas around the world were on a trajectory of exponential growth, with 68% of the world's population expected to live in cities by 2050.

Big cities after COVID: boom or bust?

 Citi has launched a new equity benchmark index family which places Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations and opportunities at its core. The Citi ESG World Indices are Citi’s first proprietary indices to offer a benchmark for best-in-class ESG performers from across global markets. 

Citi Launches ESG World Indices in Response to Ongoing Demand for ESG Benchmarks

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For forward-thinking companies, adopting sustainable practices is proving attractive because they are generally more resilient to shocks, more financially robust, and exhibit greater long-term growth potential. &nbsp;Environmental, social and governance (ESG) agendas are fast becoming a way of demonstrating a company&rsquo;s value and potential.&nbsp;
During this period of rapid change, finance and treasury organizations should embrace the opportunity to play a more strategic role in pursuing initiatives related to ESG. An acceleration of digitization initiatives, along with the post COVID-19 implications for supply chains, workforce and corporate culture, is creating an environment where ESG will become an even more important consideration.
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 In a climate of global disruption, which the world has not seen in decades — many companies around the globe are re-evaluating their business models and strategic priorities. 

The Role of Finance and Treasury in ESG: Opportunity for Value Creation in a Rapidly Changing World

Jason Channell

Elizabeth Curmi

Ying Qin

<h2>The &lsquo;Net Zero&rsquo; Club - When Sustainability Meets Margins &amp; Supply Chains</h2>
With an increasing number of corporate, city, sovereign, and supranational targets based on being &lsquo;net zero&rsquo; by a certain date, the drive to follow up these targets with tangible strategies and business plans is growing. Even more impressive, the drive for Scope 3 net zero targets &mdash; referring not only to direct emissions, but indirect emissions not just used by the organization but also resulting from activities of the organization &mdash; is increasing. To achieve a Scope 3 net zero target, all of the elements of a supply chain and distribution network need to also be net zero on a Scope 3 basis. In practice, a company with a Scope 3 net zero target is (all things being equal) more likely to use suppliers or counterparts with similar targets, who will effectively help them reach their targets, rather than creating a &lsquo;gap&rsquo; which might have to be filled by carbon offsets. A net zero club of suppliers and counterparties with similar targets is starting to coalesce and members in the club could see increased market share and expanded margins. We&rsquo;ve attempted to put some order and structure to the vast number of net zero targets out there in the market using work compiled by the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi). In doing so, we get a picture of which industries are showing the greatest level of ambition in aggregate, as well as the extent of leadership being shown by the largest companies in that industry. As companies transition towards net zero targets, financial innovation will be enormously important to help customers finance these transitions.
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 Authors: Jason Channell,Elizabeth Curmi,Ying Qin,

The ‘Net Zero’ Club: When Sustainability Meets Margins & Supply Chains

What would happen if instead of being viewed as a cost, sustainability was viewed as a positive for corporate pricing and margins? The recent creation of the ‘net zero’ club could be the catalyst to making that happen.

Sustainable Tipping Points: The ‘Net Zero’ Club

Jane Fraser

The climate crisis is among the top critical challenges facing our global society and economy today and there is an urgent need for collective action.

Citi's Commitment to Net Zero by 2050

Citi’s Ed Morse, Global Head of Commodities, Citi Research discusses a recent report from Citi GPS and evaluates if we have reached a tipping point in green finance.

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Citi Launches ESG World Indices in Response to Ongoing Demand for ESG Benchmarks

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