Sustainability in the financial industry has a much broader definition than in other industries. This equates to greater supplier opportunities to contribute to social and environmental impacts. - By Wilfred Smith

The financial industry is enormous, encompassing banking, credit cards, securities, insurance, real estate, financial services and a host of other sectors. It accounts for over a trillion dollars of the U.S. GDP, but it is not an industry that has traditionally focused on sustainability. The first question is: What does sustainability mean in this particular industry? The second question is: What are the supplier opportunities in sustainability?