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2024: A Milestone Year for Sustainability as Green Bonds Lead the Charge Towards $1 Trillion

avril 23, 2024 Aucun commentaire

Key Impact Points: S&P Global Ratings recently released its global bond forecast for 2024, shedding light on the trajectory of sustainable bond issuance. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, the forecast suggests a cautiously optimistic outlook for the sustainable finance market. According to the report, GSSSB issuance is expected to experience modest growth,

UN Chief Sounds Alarm: $4 Trillion Investment Needed to Bridge Financing Gap

avril 23, 2024 Aucun commentaire

The UN Secretary-General on Monday called for a “surge in investment” to give developing countries a chance to build better lives for their people. According to UN estimates, the world is facing an annual financing gap of about $4 trillion to achieve sustainable development, leaving countries with hardly any resources

VCs Fund Sustainability Software Startups, Carbon Accounting SaaS Platforms for CSRD Compliance

avril 18, 2024 Aucun commentaire

Multiple startups, backed by angel investors and venture capitalists, continue to build and launch SaaS-based software platforms to address carbon accounting, regulations such as CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), and key vertical market opportunities. The latest business moves involve such startups as BeCause, Coolset, Cozero, and Sumday. Here’s a sampling of their strategies, and early clues

Urgent: Money and Reform Needed to Achieve SDGs

avril 18, 2024 Aucun commentaire

Presenting the latest UN report on the issue, Amina Mohammed called for “a surge in investment” and reform of the international financial system to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which are woefully offtrack. World leaders adopted the 17 SDGs nearly a decade ago and they include ending extreme poverty and hunger, ensuring availability to clean

Blue Bonds Float the Boat in Latin America

avril 18, 2024 Aucun commentaire

Latin America leads the issuance of blue bonds, with Panama exchange Latinex expected to list its first regional blue bond this year. But more work on standards and guidance is needed to drive further issuance in the region At a glance In the nascent asset class of blue bonds, where