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New Guide Calls for SLB Simplicity

Chris Hall

What sets SLBs apart is that their issuance proceeds are not ring-fenced to green or sustainable purposes and can be used for general corporate or other purposes. Looking at some of the sovereign green bond issuers in Europe, the SLB structure might be more compelling for investors than green bonds,” Erlandsson added.

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Decarbonising Investment Portfolios on the Journey to Net Zero

3BL Media

Financial organisations thus have a major role to play in the decarbonisation of the global economy, yet it is estimated that since the Paris Agreement in 2015, the 60 largest banks have instead invested $5.5 Finance climate action Financing climate action can take many forms, such as green bonds or sustainability-linked loans.

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A deep dive into the rise of non-financial reporting and what it means for business

We Mean Business Coalition

Jennifer Laidlaw, accessed June 2024, < [link] > What does non-financial reporting cover? In April 2024, CDP rolled out a dedicated SME corporate questionnaire , which is a simplified version of their corporate questionnaire and allows SMEs to report voluntarily.

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Take Five: From America to the World

Chris Hall

Meanwhile, Senators Joe Manchin and John Barrasso reached a deal after two years of negotiations, resulting in the introduction of the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 – due to speed up the nation’s energy and infrastructure projects, and improve its ability to build out power lines by shortening regulatory approvals.

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Resilience to Take Centre Stage

Chris Hall

Climate risks and geopolitics were both in the limelight, and often clashing, in 2024 as a myriad of questions were raised concerning the future of sustainability efforts. In 2025, there is likely to be much scrutiny around US President Donald Trumps anti-green agenda. This requires a multi-stakeholder approach.