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Transparency is important but not enough for a greener financial system

  • Despite being an important step, transparency around climate impacts is not enough to push investments in the green sector.
  • The financial sector needs support to create a stronger ecosystem of environmentally friendly assets that can absorb large amounts of capital.
Iulia Ciutina | December 02, 2021
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