Part of the challenge of implementing green financial regulation is that there is currently very little analysis on green financial regulatory incentives. A crucial condition for achieving the 2° climate target is mobilizing capital for green investment. One estimate suggests a necessary cumulative investment of $36-$42 tn until 2030, or the equivalent of roughly $2 tn annually, to realize climate targets. Current investment levels however are only roughly $359 bn annually, giving rise to a 'green investment gap'. This study constitutes the first comprehensive overview of the range of instruments available to policymakers to align the financial sector with 2°investment scenarios.
The purpose of this learning brief is to share lessons and insights on how climate-related investments can support countries’ COVID-19 recovery efforts, drawing on recent evidence and experience in the Climate Investment Funds (CIF).
This study describes the state of play of the sustainability-related products and services market; establishes an inventory and classification of market actors, sustainability products and services available in the market; and analyses the use and quality of sustainability-related products and services by market participants. The study explores how the reliability and quality of assessment of sustainability-related data, ratings and research by third party providers can be enhanced and provides recommendations to stimulate demand and improve the quality of supply.
There are several mechanisms that promote the funding of renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) solutions. Following discussions with various financiers (commercial, alternative, developmental and governmental), this guideline unpacks the elements and factors considered by funders of RE and EE projects in South Africa.
Fast Fashion has created cheap and abundant clothing globally, but the natural capital cost has been high, with toxic production practices, degradation of natural resources, massive and growing waste as well as labour injustice. By providing information and analysis on these problems, placing a value on them and quantifying the negative impact on profits and investor returns, Textiles Tracker will support and stimulate a transition to greater sustainability in the industry.
This report focuses on the financial risks arising from the extensive use and misuse of water in the wet processing stage of clothing production, with much of the global production effort situated in areas where water stress and the associated risk is already high.