Tag: green finance
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Green bonds
Green bonds Green bonds are financial instruments that finance green projects and provide investors with regular or fixed income payments. They emerged in a context where a lot of financing is needed to address environmental challenges. Hence it is critical to connect environmental projects with capital markets and investors and channel capital towards sustainable development,…
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European Taxonomy
European Taxonomy The EU taxonomy is a cornerstone of the EU’s sustainable finance framework, directing investments towards activities essential for achieving the European Green Deal’s objectives. It classifies economic activities meeting criteria aligned with a net zero trajectory by 2050 and broader environmental goals. The EU Taxonomy establishes a common language by providing a shared…
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European Green Bond Standards
European Green Bond Standards A green bond is a type of fixed-income financial instrument specifically designed to raise capital for projects that have positive environmental or climate-related impacts. Green bonds serve as a pivotal component of green finance, a vital instrument in financing assets crucial for the low-carbon transition. With the European Green Bond Standard,…