Green financing: why companies need to consider it

As policymakers are strengthening the regulatory framework to foster sustainable transition, banks and financial institutions are also called upon to play their part in choosing to invest in sustainable businesses. This scenario has led to the rise of green finance.

What is green finance and how can it impact your business?

The expression green finance, which is part of the broader field of sustainable finance, refers to financial instruments through which "environmentally sustainable" development, energy transition and the fight against global warming are promoted.

Climate change poses significant risks to businesses around the world: extreme climate events (such as floods, wildfires, and drought) can have a significant impact on businesses, as they can result in supply chain disruption, loss of assets, and even damage to office buildings or industrial facilities.

However, extreme climate events are not the only risks to business continuity: the supply chain interruptions that have happened in recent years have underlined the importance of having a sustainable procurement strategy.

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Green Procurement: Evaluating Suppliers with ESG

In the rapidly evolving corporate sustainability landscape, the spotlight is intensifying on green procurement practices. Let’s try to understand how to leverage sustainability metrics and ESG company performance to evaluate suppliers.

05/03/2024
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Navigating Sustainable Choices: from Green Appeal to Greenwashing

In recent times, environmental consciousness has gained significant traction worldwide. As the world is progressively transitioning towards sustainable practices, with the term 'green' becoming a buzzword, green appeal's rising popularity risks being contaminated by an unethical practice, Greenwashing.

15/10/2023
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Crafting an Effective ESG Strategy: an introductory guide

Environmental, Social, and Governance issues, once considered peripheral, now hold the key to long-term success and resilience. As sustainability has become an imperative to embrace for companies, it is important to incorporate ESG considerations into a business’s strategy.

03/10/2023
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How to manage environmental risks: the case of the banking sector

The banking sector plays a crucial role in the economy by providing financing and investment opportunities to businesses and individuals. However, it is also exposed to various environmental risks that can impact its operations, profitability, and reputation.

03/10/2023
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How financial regulatory impacts ESG investing

ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, focuses on investing in companies that meet certain ethical and sustainable criteria. However, navigating the world of ESG investing in a regulated financial landscape can be a daunting task. With so many regulations to consider, it can be difficult to know where to begin.

21/09/2023
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Green procurement policy: how to manage a self-assessment

Green Procurement is defined as the integration of environmental considerations into purchasing policies, programs and actions. Green procurement, or green purchasing, is the involvement of the purchasing function in supply chain management activities, such as life cycle analysis (LCA) and environmental design that facilitates recycling, reuse and resource reduction.

13/09/2023
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ESG assessment: guidelines for Banks and insurance companies

Sustainability has become a key topic even for financial institutions, such as banks and insurance companies. Sustainability regulations, in fact, also require these entities to estimate and report risks related to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues.

03/07/2023
Green Business

What are ESG risks and why they matter?

Sustainability has become a major factor affecting businesses around the world. Through the three dimensions of the Environmental, Social and Governance framework, sustainability has been incorporated into the business activity of many companies and has become an important factor affecting financial decisions. In this context, ESG risks can have a significant impact on the long-term financial performance and reputation of companies.

13/06/2023
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Climate investing: all the opportunities

Climate change is shaping our future in many different ways. It is opening new approaches in financing activities too, as investing in projects that aim at reducing the carbon footprint of human activities has become increasingly crucial, both for the planet and for businesses. In fact, there are several opportunities in climate investing. Organizations that embrace climate investing can gain a competitive advantage by differentiating themselves from their peers and positioning themselves as leaders in sustainability. In recent years, there has also been a growing trend among banks to incorporate sustainability and climate considerations into their investment decisions.

12/06/2023