Financial Institutions and the Sustainable Development Goals

#AskTheCEO Podcast

Connect with CadDo on the Azure Marketplace: https://bit.ly/3crgxGq Marcus Hanke is the Founder of CadDo, a company that provides data-driven insights and concentrated intelligence to organizations and individuals who care about sustainability as much as profitability. As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace has empowered them to scale and grow their business. Contact Marcus: Web: https://caddo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35650704 Company Video: https://youtu.be/1-9FKgLEPLY Microsoft partnership opportunities for partners with Financial Services solutions: [e-mail] Contact Avrohom: Web: https://asktheceo.biz Facebook: AvrohomGottheil Twitter: @avrohomg Instagram: @avrohomg INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS: [00:51] The United Nations enacted 17 goals for sustainability to be attained by the year 2030. This is known as the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs. No matter what side of the political spectrum you’re on, everyone can agree that sustainability is in our best interest. For example, having things like clean air, clean water, elimination of hunger, and so on, are good things to have. Yet, the perception out there is that sustainability will cost me money, which is why I love your company’s description of serving organizations who care about sustainability as much as profitability. And talking about profitability, nothing says profits like Financial Services. What are the challenges that Financial Services companies struggle with regarding managing a profitable business that’s also sustainable friendly? Marcus: Intelligent real-time analysis of ESG (Environmental, social, and governance factors) and SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) data is beyond the resources and capabilities of most organizations. Organizations are awash with data and unable to develop insights or respond and model change. ESG and SDG reporting isn't an option - it is a must-have, and organizations can't meet the requirements. Avrohom: What can people do about this? Marcus: Firstly, create a consistent international ESG framework for all Financial service organizations to report against, similar to international accounting standards. [03:33] During the first quarter of 2020, ESG friendly companies saw an increase of $40 billion. [05:27] CadDo recently launched a new offering on the Microsoft Azure marketplace, called CadDo ESG. Tell us about it and how it addresses some of the challenges we just discussed. Marcus: CadDo is a turnkey Azure solution, turning Big Data into concentrated intelligence: concise, clear and actionable. Whether you are an investor or a corporation, we deliver the metrics you need to make responsible investment decisions. [08:01] Sustainability is no longer a nice to have. It’s a must have. [11:08] How would a company use your solution with Azure? Marcus: A global investment Bank with $1 trillion under management can be live and operational with CadDo’s Azure marketplace ESG solution within weeks, managing and reporting ESG at individual asset or security level by fund, across the whole organization and to its clients. [13:16] How can customers find out more about CadDo ESG, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace? Marcus: You can access it via this link: https://bit.ly/3crgxGq. [16:22] How has partnering with Microsoft helped CadDo scale and grow your business? [17:55] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for partners with Financial Services solutions? [19:42] How do people connect with you? [20:30] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience? [20:40] Sustainability is not a choice. People understand that they have to do the right thing. [20:50] We have to look at future generations and what they’re going to be left with. #AskTheCEO With Marcus Hanke