Sustainable finance, including the increasing array of related financial products, is attracting the attention of investors, policymakers and civil society stakeholders because of its potential to deliver long-term enterprise value that aligns with societal values and contributes to sustainability and climate-related objectives. Despite noteworthy progress, considerable challenges still hinder the potential for these approaches.
This document outlines policy recommendations to support policymakers and market participants in strengthening ESG investing practices, and to support the financing of a climate transition in financial markets.
The targeted audience for the policy guidance is policymakers and market participants looking to integrate ESG and climate-related considerations into their activities to contribute to better risk management and investment practices, and on broader efforts to support a low-carbon transition.