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?
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Banks helping banks combat climate change
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Climate change and finance: how two seemingly separate worlds connect
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Banks can have an impact on decarbonisation, research shows
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Latam central bank governors on the recent banking crisis
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From green bonds to corporate finance for sustainability
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ESG ratings are still our best option
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