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You have nearly completed all the steps in the final week of Sustainability: An Introduction to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) course and you are just one activity away from …
Course: Sustainability: The Role of Private Sector Finance
The importance of market standards in lending
Watch this video to understand the importance of standards when lending money.
Social Loan Principles
So in this step, we’re going to look at Social Loan Principles, or SLPs. Social loan principles are defined in the social market as one which aims to facilitate and …
Sustainability bonds and guidelines
Definition of a sustainable bond Sustainability bonds are any type of bond instrument where the proceeds will be exclusively applied to finance or re-finance a combination of both green and …
Importance of private sector finance
Why private finance is vital for sustainable development In 2009, developed countries committed to jointly mobilise USD100 billion annually in climate finance by 2020 to support developing countries in reducing …
Practical considerations for designing a sustainability framework
In an earlier step we explored the handbooks and frameworks available from standards setters such as the International Capital Market Association. However, when it comes to building your own, how …
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Sustainability: The Role of Private Sector Finance