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The EU Green Taxonomy was designed to accelerate the flow of money into green companies and projects, while simultaneously protecting investors from greenwashing accusations. By refining reporting practices and legislative clarity, the EU Green Taxonomy can become an even more powerful driver of sustainableinvestments.
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Levick added that several national entities, including the UK Infrastructure Bank and the British Business Bank plan to utilise the green taxonomy to guide investment decisions.
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