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Canada’s Third Green Bond Issuance: Advancing Sustainable Finance
The Government of Canada is strengthening its commitment to sustainable finance with its third green bond issuance, announced in February 2025. This move signals Canada’s expanding role in global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) leadership. It also supports the shift toward climate-focused investments and clean economic growth. Green bonds help fund environmentally beneficial projects like […]
Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs): Green Finance or Greenwashing?
How Major Polluters Exploit Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs) Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs) are a growing financial tool designed to support companies in improving their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Banks have issued billions in SLLs, including to some of Canada’s largest corporate polluters, under the premise that these firms will enhance sustainability practices. However, many of […]
US Sustainability Professionals: Navigating 2025 Trends & Building Green Skills
US Sustainability Professionals are at the forefront of transformative change in a world increasingly defined by environmental urgency and the shifting dynamics of sustainability practices. Professionals in the field are at the epicenter of transformative change. As we look to 2025, several crucial Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) trends are reshaping the industry. Meanwhile, the […]
ESG Investments in Canada: the impact of the U.S. Presidency
The U.S. presidency’s impact on ESG investments is a critical factor shaping Canada’s sustainable strategies. As U.S. policies shift, Canadian businesses must adjust their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks to stay competitive in evolving markets. Understanding these changes and leveraging opportunities in sustainability will be essential for long-term success. US Policy Shifts and […]
Sustainability and Legal Governance: The 2025 Landscape
In 2025, two key themes dominate global discourse: sustainability as a financial imperative and the legal challenges shaping corporate governance. Investors and corporations alike must navigate these complex landscapes to remain competitive and compliant. This article explores the critical intersection of sustainability-driven investments and the evolving regulatory environment. Sustainability and Legal Governance in 2025 : […]
Top 10 Challenges and Considerations for ESG Executives in MENA Countries
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is rapidly evolving in its adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, driven by global imperatives and local initiatives. As ESG regulations tighten across various MENA countries, Executives, Managers, and Directors must navigate several challenges to ensure compliance and maximize sustainability impact. What Are the Top […]
Are Fossil Fuels Ancient History?
Finally, corporations are waking up to the need for a Solar Age. Or so it seems if one reads the media hype. With Green Bonds and Social Bonds, companies are financing infrastructure to take advantage of renewables. They are charting their GHG emissions and cutting ribbons on server farms cooled with North Carolina’s sun or […]
How do “green bonds”contribute to sustainable development and could be one of the best solutions for Climate Change?
Nikos Avlonas President and Founder of Center of Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) Not a new film of the popular series, a new type of bond known as “green bonds” are an investment tool which can, with what they generate, contribute to tackling climate change. As a consequence, more capital managers are attracted by the idea […]