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A brush dipped in green paint

Tackling the scourge of greenwashing

May 18, 2023

The world has reached a tipping point where the trend towards sustainability has become irreversible. But how can investment banks ensure that their clients are not ‘greenwashing’ to access funding? 

Climate policy uncoordination

Lending in a landscape of uncoordinated climate policies

September 23, 2022

With the stringency of climate policy varying from one country to the next, how are banks taking advantage of this lack of coordination?

Africa just transition

A just energy transition for Africa?

February 16, 2022

The continent’s transition away from fossil fuels is fraught with difficulty, not least if the overall aim is both a cleaner and fairer future. 

banks and green data

Will the CSRD help banks hit new sustainability targets?

May 21, 2021

Once the EU directive is implemented, banks should be able to access much more granular climate data from companies.

china green energy

Why China’s carbon market is failing to take off

June 22, 2020

China needs political will to fulfil promise to be world’s largest national carbon market

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Can Asia achieve its green finance aspirations?

October 1, 2019

Interest in green financing is picking up in Asia. Even so, there is plenty of work to be done if the region is to fulfil its ambitions in the sector. 

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Why green bonds are hitting red lights

September 2, 2019

Africa’s first ever corporate green bond has fuelled hopes of a new opportunity in emerging markets. But there are many hurdles to overcome.

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