First of its kind Certification awarded by the Climate Bonds Standard Board Initial proceeds to be deployed for construction of Teesside demonstrator facility Further proceeds to be used for first
Green finance grows across the region
published : 28 Jun 2021 at 04:30
Many companies and their leaders are increasing their focus on environmental, sustainability and governance (ESG) principles and taking steps to ensure such practices are embedded in the way they conduct business.
There are many reasons for this beyond the simple responsibility to act as a good corporate citizen. Businesses are also responding to growing pressure coming from customers, investors, regulators, employees, governments and other stakeholders.
Banks and financial institutions have an important part to play in hard-wiring ESG principles into their operations by being responsible lenders, expanding financial inclusion and helping customers and their supply chain meet agreed standards, as well as financing environmentally sustainable businesses.