We break down the developments over the previous decade in the development of green finance so you have all the pieces of the puzzle in one place.
May 2020
- LMA publishes guidance on the GLP and SLLPs
- Coalition for the Energy Efficiency of Buildings publishes report, backed by the Green Finance Institute
- EU presents biodiversity strategy for 2030
March 2020
EU publishes its taxonomy
December 2019
Presentation of the European Green Deal
April 2019
Bank of England/Prudential Regulation Authority published its supervisory statement, enhancing banks’ and insurers’ approaches to managing the financial risks from climate change
December 2018
LMA publishes Green Loan Principles and Sustainability Linked Loan Principles
June 2017
Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures published its final recommendations including its report, an implementation annex and technical supplement.
2016
Paris (UNFCC Climate) Agreement ratified
2011
UN publishes guiding principles on business and human rights
As we think about the future of the loan market, green finance provides all the tools for change. The transition to an innovative and low carbon economy with green initiatives.
We have also been working with other organisations to develop green finance, including the Chancery Lane Project, the Legal Sustainability Alliance and the Green Finance Institute.
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