Why private capital is the path to funding a net-zero world
Governments don’t have the cash needed to cut carbon out of the economy but they can incentivise markets to provide it via green funds
Green Finance special report looks at how there has been an exponential growth in sustainable finance over the past number of years, and how the biggest area of focus has been the funding of projects that seek to reduce or eliminate the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere.
Governments don’t have the cash needed to cut carbon out of the economy but they can incentivise markets to provide it via green funds
New EU guidelines on sustainable investment fund names and terms come into effect in November
Amid a projected shortfall in graduates, there are plenty of career opportunities in green and sustainable finance
Investors should carefully consider the sustainable credentials of a fund to ensure it meets their green goals
Ireland’s talent pool and ecosystem of know-how and supports put us to the fore as a potential green finance hub, experts say
The more green lending a bank does, the more green capital it can attract to fund sustainable infrastructure
Sums needed to fund the European Green Deal and Ireland’s move to zero carbon put finance centre stage
The financial environment has been tough for renewables especially but in the final analysis green is good
Banks and insurance companies must contend with new sustainability rules and green policy shifts
The regulatory pressure is on funds to come clean about the ESG credentials of their financial products
Financial institutions have a critical role in encouraging businesses and homeowners to transition to a low-carbon economy
Sustainable financing presents new career paths for those starting out or seeking to switch, writes Peter Mcguire
It is now clear that sustainability is not just about values and ethical principles, but it has a direct impact on companies’ fundamentals and financials
A raft of new financial regulations is helping to drive capital towards sustainable investments
Measures are underway to build on our international reputation as a global financial centre and to build our strengths in the sustainable finance area
There is a growing gap between the current availability of sustainable finance skills and what will be required to support growth in the field
Young people want virtuous business where inputs and outputs are measured in a provable way and some recent trends reflect this
How sustainable funding can help Ireland’s clean energy transition
Big changes as SMEs will for first time be subject to non-financial reporting obligations
Sector’s dramatic growth is a win for finance industry and the environment
Cheaper mortgage rates available for environmentally-friendly new and retrofitted homes
Energy utilities have joined banks and other investment firms in offering green finance
The likes of Allianz Global Investors and UBS Group who purchased green bonds from Russian Railways and social debt from Sovcombank were blindsided by the invasion
Sustainalytics ranked AIB in top 10% of more than 1,000 banks globally in ESG ratings
New EU rules mean all investment funds must disclose to investors how sustainability risks are taken into account in investment decisions
Green lending can be used to fund facilities such as wind farms
Focus on green insurance driven by EU on path to become climate neutral
These bonds allow companies and governments raise funds for renewable energy projects and ‘green’ transport infrastructure
Savers who want their savings to be truly green will have to consider specialist products
Bowie showed the way as financial institutions invest in wind farms and electric cars
Bank leads by example with loans for energy-efficient products and services
LGIM fund serves investors concerned with climate change implications of their equity
Many companies seeking to fund more carbon-efficient technologies are using sustainability and transition bonds
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