News tagged sustainable-finance
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International green building rating systems to form sustainable finance alliance
Each of the major green building rating systems for the UK, Australia and the USA have announced a first-of-its-kind alliance aiming to unlock sustainable finance for the built environment. The post International green building rating systems to form sustainable finance alliance appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.
Resources tagged sustainable-finance
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A perception exists that investing in climate solutions is too risky, particularly in emerging markets. How can this outlook be challenged to reassure investors? Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the international Finance Corporation, explores how the deployment of first loss guarantees, clearer contracting guidelines and consistent regulation can accelerate the path toward a net zero transition.
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With CO2 emissions still increasing and further exacerbating the climate crisis, how can companies decrease their harmful emissions to achieve a net zero green economy? Nili Gilbert, the Vice Chairwoman of Carbon Direct looks at how investors can reach their targets by directing capital toward technology enabled climate solutions.
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As the climate crisis intensifies, the financial sector has been quick to make commitments to achieve net zero, but how can these pledges be translated into tangible actions? Mark Carney, the UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance shares his insights on how a revolution is taking place in financial systems.
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Despite their growth, less than 5% of total financial assets today are sustainable. How can barriers be eliminated to allow issuers and investors to find each other in the marketplace of sustainable finance? Lieve Mostrey, CEO of Euroclear explores how market accessibility, transparency and regional adjustments are central to accelerating sustainable finance.
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