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
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.
Greenwashing guidance takes effect as investors get ever more vigilant
New EU guidelines on sustainable investment fund names and terms come into effect in November
Not all green investment funds are created equally
Investors should carefully consider the sustainable credentials of a fund to ensure it meets their green goals
Green finance careers: As the sector grows, so does demand for talent
Amid a projected shortfall in graduates, there are plenty of career opportunities in green and sustainable finance
Is Ireland well placed to become a domicile for green funds?
Ireland’s talent pool and ecosystem of know-how and supports put us to the fore as a potential green finance hub, experts say
Green loans: Sustainable finance the best enabler of climate action
The more green lending a bank does, the more green capital it can attract to fund sustainable infrastructure
Greenwashing: How investors can cut through the sustainable spin
The regulatory pressure is on funds to come clean about the ESG credentials of their financial products
Green deal: Transition costs will require banks to play a key role
Sums needed to fund the European Green Deal and Ireland’s move to zero carbon put finance centre stage
Turbulent times for green investors but long-term forecast is better
The financial environment has been tough for renewables especially but in the final analysis green is good
Green regulation amounts to a tide of red tape for financial services
Banks and insurance companies must contend with new sustainability rules and green policy shifts
Green finance will soon become funding’s business as usual
Financial institutions have a critical role in encouraging businesses and homeowners to transition to a low-carbon economy
Careers: Green finance a growth area offering plenty of opportunity
Sustainable financing presents new career paths for those starting out or seeking to switch, writes Peter Mcguire
Sustainability is the key to business competitiveness
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
Greenwashing to be tackled by new legislation
A raft of new financial regulations is helping to drive capital towards sustainable investments
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