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BMO Launches Greener Future Financing Program to Help U.S. Businesses Build Climate Resilient Operations

avril 25, 2024 Aucun commentaire

BMO announced the launch of its Greener Future Financing program in the United States – its first climate financing program to help small and medium-sized businesses build future-ready, climate-resilient operations. In 24 states – including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming (businesses located in Michigan or Texas must be within 100 miles of a BMO full-service retail branch in an adjacent

New UNDP Report Showcases Progress in Building Sustainable Finance Ecosystems

avril 25, 2024 Aucun commentaire

The report showcases the achievements, lessons and best practices in developing Integrated National Financing Frameworks from around the world The Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) Facility launched its flagship report, ‘Making Finance Work for People and Planet: How Countries are Building their Sustainable Finance Ecosystem through Integrated National Financing Frameworks’ at an

AIIB, World Bank Strengthen Cooperation on Infrastructure Development and Sustainable Development Goals

avril 24, 2024 Aucun commentaire

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the World Bank have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration on infrastructure development and support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The renewed MOU was signed by AIIB President Jin Liqun and World Bank President Ajay Banga

Understanding sustainability risks and opportunities

avril 23, 2024 Aucun commentaire

What you need to know We live in disruptive times. Disruption is nothing new, of course, but the speed with which change occurs in today’s world can catch businesses and investors off guard if they’re unprepared. There is a famous quote often attributed to naturalist Charles Darwin1 : ‘It is not

Who should own ESG reporting and disclosure: The case for controllership

Taking Responsibility for ESG and SDGs

avril 23, 2024 Aucun commentaire

By Robert Kerr, Audit & Assurance Partner, Accounting and Reporting Advisory, Deloitte & Touche LLP Talking points These are exciting times for those of us who’ve worked on ESG initiatives for many years. Not only are ESG disclosure frameworks evolving and accelerating, but many organizations—from large multinationals to emerging growth companies—seem

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