Now that Iraq has joined the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, can it use development bank money and know-how to build a ‘greener’ economy? 

The Gaia platform’s blended investment model aims to address the issues presented by climate change and a lack of access to credit in the world’s least developed countries.

Charlie Bronks, head of ESG at Crown Agents Bank, talks to Joy Macknight about the bank’s successful B Corp certification.

Ajay Banga, president of the World Bank, talks to The Banker’s editor Joy Macknight about his takeaways from his ongoing world tour.

Huw van Steenis, vice-chair, Oliver Wyman, and former senior adviser to Mark Carney, says the changing macro-environment and focus on energy security could see a shift in priorities and pacing at this year’s meetings in Dubai.

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When it comes to sustainability, the gap between a company’s good intentions and what it actually achieves is vast. The B Corp certification model aims to create a closer alignment.

Climate campaigners say banks are shy about reporting on facilitated emissions, while banks say it is more complicated than that. 

How does a B Corp certification benefit a bank operating in some of the most complex and challenging markets in the world? Crown Agents Bank’s head of ESG, Charlie Bronks, talks to The Banker about its journey to accreditation and why it is such an important step for the organisation.

Indonesia’s search for value has seen a shift towards bringing value to the industries that support its commodity production, while also contributing to the green economy.