Unlocking Capital for Sustainability
Stories inspired by Eco-Business's annual green finance event, Unlocking Capital for Sustainability.
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Policies for building back better are ‘a matter of political will’: UN chief economistPolicy & Finance
Policies for building back better are ‘a matter of political will’: UN chief economist
Most resources are still flowing into unsustainable activities because of inertia, the way risk is assessed, and ‘debilitating’ uncertainty over what sustainable investment is, said UN assistant secretary-general for economic development Elliott Harris. -
Financial flows study reveals how Asia's banks are funding social and environmental harmPolicy & Finance
Financial flows study reveals how Asia's banks are funding social and environmental harm
A new analysis tracks the intricate credit flows crisscrossing Asia that profit sectors notorious for their impacts on the planet and people. Regional cooperation is critical to foster responsible lending practices, argue the authors.
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What's holding sustainable finance back in Asia?The world needs US$11.5 trillion to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. As the Eco-Business event Unlocking Capital for Sustainability approaches, we asked some key speakers what is holding back sustainable finance in Asia. -
How diversity is driving sustainability for one of Singapore’s biggest insurersSix in 10 Prudential Singapore staff are women. Outgoing CEO Wilf Blackburn explains how addressing gender bias, ageism and hierarchy is helping the firm to achieve its main sustainability ambition: help people live longer.
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