Is impact finance an evolution of ESG investing? We delve deeper into how impact finance provides investors with exposure to activities that offer targeted, measurable and positive benefit to environment and society.
Read more about the iBoxx Global Green, Social and Sustainability bonds index in this latest whitepaper.
Channels:IMPACT
Companies:IHS Markit
Contact: Karim Henide
Email: Karim.henide@ihsmarkit
Contact: Sebastian Meyer
Email: Sebastian.meyer@ihsmarkit.com
Artificial intelligence (AI) and technology are "rapidly reshaping the nature finance landscape", according to a recent UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) article, which also highlighted the growing importance of insurance and public finance for de-risking the sector.
Green bonds have become a "good indicator" of reduced corporate carbon emissions - especially for firms in carbon-intensive sectors or who were heavy emitters, according to research by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
COP30 later this year is likely to prioritise the integration of nature into a decarbonisation plans, Moody's Ratings has said, as it predicts key challenges for nature finance.