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📣 The Green Block News The financial sector is shifting towards sustainability, driven by ESG principles, with record growth in green bonds and sustainability-linked loans in Q1 2024. Green bonds amassed USD 195.9 billion, contributing to a cumulative USD 4.7 trillion in GSS+ bonds, led by Europe with USD 149.5 billion. Sovereign issuances surpassed USD 0.5 trillion, with France emerging as the largest issuer. Despite regulatory challenges like greenwashing, innovative financing options are enhancing corporate reputation and financial performance, indicating a promising future for ESG in finance. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dATyWwKS Source: The Global Treasurer

Earlier this week, MUFG EMEA participated as sponsor at the AFME (Association for Financial Markets in Europe) 3rd Annual European Sustainable Finance Conference in Amsterdam, bringing together policymakers leading on the EU Green Deal with private sector thought leaders.    Our head of regulatory policy and advocacy for EMEA, Anne-Karien V. joined a panel on enabling transition finance. MUFG spoke of the need for a whole economy transition to net zero, including the need to engage with clients as well as governments and global standard setters to ensure they are able to put in place the right policy incentives. Industry alliances such as Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) and the Net-Zero Business Alliance (NZBA) play a crucial role in establishing industry best practices to bring about consistent and coherent guidelines to ensure the entire financial industry is on board to support decarbonization of the global economy without leaving anyone behind. To read more about MUFG’s net zero commitment, please read our Transition Plan (https://bit.ly/3wPYERY), which outlines our transition strategy since pledging net zero in 2021 as well as the recently published report from the Net Zero Banking Alliance on Transition Finance metrics (https://bit.ly/3yxygNf). #AFMEAnnualEuropeanSustainableFinanceConference #TransitionFinance

📊 New 2024 Report on Canadian shareholder meeting votes! GIR has just released its annual report on the results of Canadian shareholder meeting votes for 2024. This essential document highlights the most significant proposals of the year and the evolution of ESG proposal performance. 📑 What you'll find in the full report: - Emerging trends in corporate governance in Canada.  - The impact of minority votes and controversial proposals.  - A detailed analysis of changes between 2023 and 2024.    Access the full report: https://lnkd.in/edic9-WV #GIR #ESG #ResponsibleInvestment #ProxyVoting 

LONDON/NEW YORK/BOSTON, March 5 (Reuters) - Four of the biggest U.S. banks are no longer signatories to the Equator Principles, an industry benchmark for assessing environmental and social risks in project-related finance #esg #equatorprinciples Whereas the regulatory ESG requirements in Europe mount, some big guys outside Europe decide to play on their own. How will this tackle ESG continuity worldwide..?

The wait is over – the PDI Europe Summit 2025 Agenda is here! Get ready to join over 400 private debt professionals in London this May for two days of insightful panels, exclusive networking, and actionable strategies. 🔹 Discover innovative strategies for navigating the shifting credit landscape 🔹 Gain insights on LP-GP dynamics and emerging niche opportunities 🔹 Explore ESG, DEI, and the future of sustainable private credit investing Download the 2025 agenda here: https://okt.to/DUIvyA #PDIEurope #PrivateDebtInvesting #PrivateCredit #AlternativeCredit #DirectLending #LPAllocations

At our Sustainable Finance Forum, Jean-Paul Servais, Chair of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), underscored the pivotal role of Capital Markets in facilitating companies' green transitions through capital raising. He stressed the importance of providing investors with access to relevant and comparable information, emphasising that tackling challenges transcends jurisdictional boundaries and requires robust international collaboration. Learn more by watching the full replay of Day 2: bit.ly/44sCYI2 #LuxFinance #GreenFinance #SustainableFinance

🌍 Excited to share that I have earned a certificate in 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐄𝐌𝐃𝐄𝐬) from the World Bank Group! 🎓 This course provided practical insights on sustainable and innovative financing, from structuring green bonds to financing climate-resilient infrastructure. I am excited to apply these insights not just within my country, but globally, promoting sustainability and financial innovation in emerging countries. Check out my certificate here: https://lnkd.in/grnrYcqh 🌍📈 #EmergingMarkets #SustainableInvestment #InnovativeFinance #WaterSector #FinanceForImpact

Building trust and transparency is essential for the continued success of the Green, Social, and Sustainability, (GSS) bond market. Our new report, “Trends in Allocation and Impact Reporting,” released today by the The World Bank Treasury (IBRD • IDA) Sustainable Finance and ESG Advisory, provides an in-depth look at the reporting practices across emerging market sovereign issuers. It offers a comprehensive snapshot of the types of projects countries are financing through GSS bonds. More importantly, it assesses whether current reporting aligns with investor expectations and best practices. Download the report 👉 https://cutt.ly/GSS-impact Know more about the Sustainable Finance and ESG Advisory Services: link #SustainableFinance #GreenBonds, #SustainableBonds #CapitalMarkets #SustainableInvesting #GSSBonds #ESG #TransparencyMatters #EmergingMarkets #WorldEnvironmentDay Farah Imrana Hussain, Miguel Navarro, Abhishek J.

Join Mike McCudden as he discusses the admission process for issuers, the importance of ESG and investor relations in July. Don't miss out, book now:  https://lnkd.in/gXynDTcq #financialplanning #investorrelations #financialservices

Come and join in the discussion as we dive into the results of our ESG survey. https://lnkd.in/eAZ9i4aB