EU 2040 Climate Target: What It Means for ESG Careers

The 90% Emissions Reduction Goal: Why It Matters In November 2025, EU climate ministers struck a historic deal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040. While compromises on carbon credits and flexibility were made, the message is clear: sustainability expertise is now essential for navigating policy complexity and driving corporate transformation. This landmark […]
Sustainability-Linked Loans: Canada’s Moment

Why SLLs matter now Sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) tie a borrower’s cost of capital to meeting clear sustainability performance targets (SPTs). Unlike green bonds, funds aren’t earmarked; value comes from credible KPIs, transparent verification, and consequences for missing targets. In Canada, SLLs are gaining traction across mining, energy, and infrastructure, creating a real need for […]
Canadian Banks’ Departure from Climate Coalitions: What It Means for ESG Commitments

In a move raising eyebrows across the global financial and sustainability communities, several major Canadian banks have quietly withdrawn from prominent international climate coalitions. These exits signal potential shifts in how Canada’s financial sector approaches environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments—and could have lasting implications for the country’s role in sustainable finance. Why Are Canadian […]
Sustainability, ESG ratings and climate at the center of UK economics

Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s statement demonstrates the government’s desire to make the UK a global leader in green finance. To help the UK meet its 2050 net zero target and other environmental objectives, the government will issue its first Sovereign Green Bond in 2021. These bonds will help finance projects that will tackle climate change, finance infrastructure […]