Chile and Uruguay are the world’s first and only issuers of sovereign SLBs — instruments that present unique opportunities for sovereign finance.
In the last couple of years, many sovereign issuers have entered the...more
Issuers should consider the ambitiousness of their sustainability targets, any challenges in achieving the targets on schedule, and how they will prove their progress.
The global market for sustainability-linked bonds ...more
Sustainable finance is the practice of redirecting public and private capital towards investments that support ESG goals and outcomes. The market dynamics of sustainable finance are driven by the need for enormous investments...more
The rapid growth of ESG and sustainable finance in the GCC region offers substantial opportunities, but also entails significant associated risks.
Introduction -
The Gulf Cooperation Council1 region (GCC Region) is...more
Corporate reporting (including SEC developments), climate change, energy transition, supply chain management, and the mitigation of ESG-related litigation risk are expected to be the leading ESG themes of this year.
As...more
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Climate Change ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Greenwashing ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Supply Chain ,
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
A series of recent developments has driven a rapid increase in sustainability-linked loan and bond issuances in a variety of jurisdictions and industries.
Background: Sustainability-Linked vs. Activity-Based -
The...more
Considerations for companies seeking to leverage sustainable finance in Russia and the CIS.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainable finance became a more pressing issue in Russia and the Commonwealth of...more
Considerations for companies seeking to leverage sustainable finance in Russia and the CIS.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainable finance became a more pressing issue in Russia and the Commonwealth of...more