The ESG Institute Expands to West Africa: Opens Ghana Office and Appoints Eric Appiah as Country Head
The ESG Institute Expands to West Africa: Opens Ghana Office and Appoints Eric Appiah as Country Head
Unlocking Green Finance for Small Businesses: Inside the EU’s SME Sustainable Finance Standard Proposal
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are at the heart of Europe’s economy and climate ambitions—yet they remain underserved by current sustainable finance frameworks. Recognizing this gap, the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance has published a new report proposing a dedicated SME Sustainable Finance Standard to simplify access to green funding for smaller businesses.
Global Green Bond Market Soars to $65.37 Billion in January, a 67% YOY Growth
In January 2024, the global green bond market surged to $65.37 billion, marking a significant 67% increase from the previous year, showcasing a robust start and growing investor confidence in sustainable finance initiatives.
“While directly serving their customers, companies should indirectly serve the interests of society by taking responsibility for the holistic impact of their activities. Its simply a more broad view of value creation. This is what ESG is all about.”
Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth