As we wrap up 2024, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve achieved together this year—and to say thank you.
This year’s highlights, featured in this article, showcase the incredible progress we’ve made as a community to take important steps toward creating a more sustainable trading industry.
Sustainable Trading 2024 Highlights
Special Initiatives
- Member Progress Framework: Launched a practical pathway to help members engage with sustainable practices, make meaningful progress and earn recognition. Learn more
Thought Leadership
- Social positioning series: Launched an educational infographic series exploring how social positioning impacts the workplace. Learn more
- Speaker Series: Sessions included CharlotteHutchinson of Google on reducing environmental impact through Green AI models, and Alex Mirarchi and Michael Perna of AWS on the sustainability benefits of cloud for trading applications.
- Neurodiversity on the desk: Alongside other industry experts, Duncan shares insights on inclusion on the trading desk in Global Trading. Read the article
- Life Beyond the Desk: Launched the Trading Employee Workplace Experience Report, revealing insights into what trading employees value most. Read the report
Sustainable Trading Events
- Anniversary celebration: Kindly supported by BMO Capital Markets, our second anniversary highlighted the intersection of climate change, social impact and human rights, followed by networking drinks. See highlights
- Networking event: A packed pre-TradeTech drinks event brought our community together, with thanks to our sponsors Equinix, Exegy, Options Technology, Redburn Atlantic and State Street. View highlights
- Summer Panel Session: Hosted by Instinet, we discussed diversity and inclusion in the trading industry followed by drinks and a BBQ on the terrace. Event recap | Write-up
- Mental Health Event: Closed forum for participants to share personal experiences and explore industry-wide efforts for improved mental health support. Hosted by Capital Group. Event highlights | Write-up
Industry Events
- TradeTech panel: Duncan moderated a discussion on integrating ESG frameworks into trading processes at this major industry event. Read more
- Institutional Investor International TraderForum: Duncan led a panel discussion that tackled pressing questions on ‘ESG on the Trading Desk’ in Rome. Learn more
- US roadshow: From Miami to New York, we participated in five events and had numerous (too many to count) smaller meetings. Highlights included the Institutional Investor TraderForum and our networking drinks (in partnership with IntelligentCross and Instinet), and an informal round table discussion hosted by Instinet in New York.
Social Impact
- Cycled Paris to London: A team of cyclists from the industry completed a 300km journey to raise over £5,000 for Farms for City Children. See the details
- Volunteer events: Hosted several events with Reed in Partnership and Tutors United to speak with students and answer questions about careers in finance and trading. Learn more
In the Spotlight
- Traders Magazine interview: What does it mean to trade sustainably and how are firms integrating practices into their business strategies? Read the interview
- TradeTech interview: Duncan spoke about Sustainable Trading’s latest initiatives in a video interview with Streets Consulting. Watch here
- Harrington Starr Fintech Focus TV: What’s driving the sustainability agenda for firms and individuals, and how small changes have a considerable impact? Watch here
People
- New Board Members: Welcomed industry leaders to our board to extend our expertise and strengthen our mission. Meet them
Awards
- Markets Media Markets Choice Awards: Honoured to be awarded the Instinet Positive Change Award for Sustainability in New York. See more
- City AM Dragon Awards: Shortlistedin Industry Association of the Year category. Details here
- A-Team TradingTech Insight Awards: Nominated for the Most Innovative Approach to Sustainability in Trading. Still time to vote