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The sustainable finance market landscape continues to evolve and shift—are you prepared for what’s next? Join Sustainable Fitch tomorrow, Jan. 15, for an engaging discussion of what sustainability trends we expect will be front-of-mind in the sustainable fixed income market in 2025. This session features special guest Stephen M. Liberatore, CFA. REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/e29G4nkP Topics include: Labelled Debt Use of Proceeds Continue to Diversify Climate Adaptation Focus Reconsideration of Enabling and Transition Technologies Expansion of Transition Plans Guidance New Regulations Slow, Boost in Implementation #SustainableFinance #SustainableFinanceOutlook #Sustainability #ESG #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateTransition #ESGRegulations #ESGTrends #SustainableFinanceTrends

Please join me and Sustainable Fitch tomorrow. We'll discuss opportunities for investors to direct capital to climate, transition, and other nature-positive outcomes via the public debt market. The opportunity set is growing and diversifying, offering investors better liquidity, transparency, and a generally less-aggressive risk/reward profile than private market sustainable investments. #directandmeasurable #impactinvestments #fixedincome

🌱📈 Key #ESG Trends from the #Budget That #Companies Should Analyze: #SustainableCorporateStrategies: 🏢 Companies are central to reducing emissions and achieving net-zero targets while meeting growth goals. To succeed, they must adopt new technologies that increase efficiency and reduce waste across the value chain, transitioning away from carbon-intensive practices. The budget signals two fundamental shifts: reshaping the economy and opening new markets, and aligning corporate strategies with green products, services, and solutions. #ClimateResilientDevelopment: 🌾 The budget emphasizes integrating climate adaptation measures in agriculture, driving practical actions and policy changes in food production and supply chain management to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. #ExpandingClimateFinance: 💰 A substantial increase in climate finance is vital. The government can reduce emissions barriers through public funding and create investment opportunities. Meanwhile, private banks, PE firms, and VCs should expand green finance portfolios, with a climate finance taxonomy enhancing these efforts. #Sustainability #ESG #GreenTransition #ClimateAction #Budget2024 #DEA

Climate change is something that all businesses will have to lean into, in their own unique way. If you haven't already, here's one way to start thinking about it. Sustain 2050

At Sustain 2050, we're often asked by clients about the three mindsets of sustainability. First comes compliance. From the start of next year, 6,000 Australian businesses will be compelled by law to make climate disclosures to the market. At audit quality. As part of their annual financial reports. Depending on what your business does, it's easier than you think to be captured in this legislation even if you think yours is still a small business. (**We're looking at you, non-bank financial institutions**) So the first mindset of sustainability is to make sure your company can comply with the law. Second comes managing risk and impact. Dealing with the stuff that can go wrong, and either minimising it or managing it. Climate change has financial implications. All businesses have climate risks attached. Some businesses have fairly insignificant risks. Others will need to fundamentally transform the way they do business. Articulating the climate risks and impacts of your business starts with a simple thought exercise. -"How is my business affected by a hotter and more volatile climate?" -"How does my business contribute to climate change" While there's plenty more to do after this, thinking deeply about these two questions is a good start. And then comes the third mindset of sustainability. Opportunity. Morgan Stanley research says that 85% of corporations see financial opportunity in climate change. https://lnkd.in/dHPk7q9d What's good enough for the early adopters in the Fortune 500 should be good enough for your business too. And yet all too often we're so busy putting out fires (pun intended) that we don't get to it in time. What opportunities are presented by a changing climate? How are the needs of your customers going to change? How are you considering climate change in the way that you run your business? #compliance #risk #impact #opportunity

📊 How do we turn net-zero blueprints into bottom-line results? 🌳 Today's Transition Finance webinar together with Environmental Finance and IFC Climate & Sustainability, we tackled the ultimate challenge: What makes a transition plan not just ambitious—but actionable and investable? 🔑 Key Insights: 1. Do companies have skin in the game? The first test of credibility is whether companies align their transition plans with their core business strategies and investments. 2. Viability is everything: A transition plan is only as strong as its execution. Targets must be backed by science and treated as business-critical objectives. 3. From promises to progress: Transition plans must bridge ambition with action, setting measurable, transparent steps that deliver real results. 🌍 For emerging markets, transition finance unlocks vital capital, but only for those who demonstrate genuine commitment to sustainable growth and climate resilience. 🎙 Big thanks to our expert panel: 🌱 Agnes Gourc – BNP Paribas 🌱 Amir Sokolowski – CDP 🌱 Brian O'Hanlon – RMI 🌱 Matt Kuchtyak – Moody's Corporation 🌱 Romain Poivet – World Benchmarking Alliance 🎥 Missed it? Watch the full webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dDxT5Uxk What’s your biggest hurdle in evaluating transition plans? Let’s discuss below! #transitionfinance #netzero #sustainability #emergingmarkets #IFC #climate

Transition finance is playing an increasingly pivotal role in driving sustainability across the global economy. As investors, corporations, and policymakers recognize the importance of sustainable development, in what ways can private markets impact and expedite the green transition? See insights from the recent Bloomberg Sustainable Finance Forum in New York here: https://bloom.bg/4hGTUAL #SustainableFinance #ESG #TransitionFinance

📣 Is the financial world ready to meet the transition finance challenge of 2025? 🌿 According to a recent Moody's Ratings outlook paper, mobilizing transition finance to support decarbonization, particularly in emerging markets, remains a pressing challenge. As the world strives to meet ambitious climate goals, increasing financial flows toward sustainable initiatives will be critical. Moody's 2025 Outlooks provide comprehensive insights into these challenges and opportunities, emphasizing the need for innovative financial instruments and robust commitments from stakeholders to bridge funding gaps and create pathways to a low-carbon future. 🔗 Want to know more about the strategies for transition finance? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gY937Csp 🏆 At SeaBridge Sustainability, we are committed to helping organizations navigate the complexities of green finance and sustainable transitions. With expertise in ESG strategy, sustainable investing, and emerging market opportunities, we can guide your business to unlock its sustainability potential. Connect with us today or email 📧 adelmar@seabridgesustainability.com to learn more. #Sustainability #ESG #GreenFinance #SeaBridgeSustainability #TransitionFinance #ClimateAction

The Future of Finance is Green 🌿☘️: Why Sustainable Finance is Key to Long-Term Growth 🌱 Sustainable finance is no longer just a trend—it’s an essential driver of the future economy. From green bonds to ESG investments, companies and investors are increasingly recognizing the need to align financial goals with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. But why is this shift happening now? 1️⃣ Risk Mitigation: Climate change, resource scarcity, and regulatory changes present real financial risks. Sustainable finance helps businesses prepare for these challenges. 2️⃣ Long-Term Returns: Research shows that companies with strong ESG performance often deliver better long-term returns, as they are more resilient and forward-looking. 3️⃣ Investor Demand: More investors—especially millennials and Gen Z—are prioritizing sustainable investing, pushing markets toward greener, more ethical practices. Whether you’re a business leader, investor, or finance enthusiast, it’s time to think about how your financial decisions can contribute to a greener and more equitable world. #SustainableFinance #GreenInvesting #ESG #ClimateAction #FutureOfFinance #sustainability #GRI

Sustainability in finance: Impact beyond labels   Climate change remains one of the greatest challenges of our time. While sustainable financial instruments, such as green bonds, are gaining popularity, the critical question is: Do they truly contribute to sustainable transformation?   In my recent article published in PublicGovernance (available in German), I explore how financial markets can maximize their impact on climate action. Key insights include: 1) Brown financing as a driver of transformation: Investments in emissions-intensive sectors hold immense potential if directed toward decarbonization. Success lies in reducing global emissions, not just focusing on the “greenness” of individual investments. 2) Revisiting the EU taxonomy: Rigid classifications hinder innovation and fail to reflect the dynamic realities of financial markets. A more flexible framework is urgently needed to promote innovation and reduce bureaucracy. 3) The role of carbon pricing: This essential tool creates financial incentives for sustainable practices by making carbon-intensive processes less profitable. To achieve real transformation, we must move beyond superficial labels and focus on substantive actions, including the potential of financial markets.   The full article is available here (in German): https://lnkd.in/gER-4A_2    #ClimateChange #SustainableFinance #Transformation