Head of Sberbank German Gref: refusal from plastic cards occurs naturally Board of Sberbank German Gref. He spoke at a conference dedicated to the creation of the National ESG Alliance of the leading companies on the Russian market, a Lenta.ru correspondent reports.
“Digital cards have already become a popular tool. NFC and other contactless payment methods are also gaining popularity. Most likely, thanks to such payments, in the coming years, the emission will decrease to a minimum, “- explained the head of Sberbank. He also pointed out that the production of “green” plastic is now starting. Thus, even if the cards are still issued, they will use environmentally friendly technologies.
The event dedicated to the creation of the National ESG Alliance of the leading companies of the Russian market was held by Sberbank earlier on December 1. The first persons of the enterprises took part in the conference. The mission of the alliance will be to facilitate the transition to a sustainable model of economic development that will preserve nature, support the well-being of society and the long-term prosperity of business.
Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that the principles of sustainable development are of great importance for achieving carbon neutrality of the Russian economy by 2060. The National ESG Alliance, created by the country's leading companies, will help achieve the goals. It will become a platform for sharing knowledge of developing and promoting ESG standards, developing concrete proposals and implementing joint projects.