What a wonderful world

Finally, America takes the lead in tackling climate change; we look at the global implications. The bold spending plans are fuelling optimism about the 'green revolution' and our podcast looks at the prospects for raw materials that will underpin the transition Sustainable finance is also a key focus in a highly encouraging week for our wonderful world

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Biden promises big on climate change and the global impact could be huge

Sustainability

United States

Biden promises big on climate change and the global impact could be huge

America aims to halve its carbon emissions below 2005 levels by the end of the decade. That's the surprise and ambitious announcement on day one of…

The growing demand - and need - for more US sustainable finance

Rates

Sustainability

The growing demand - and need - for more US sustainable finance

Sustainable finance has morphed from being a quirky Europhile-type obsession to an obvious discussion point on the agenda of virtually any major financing…

Robust green bond market to expand still further

Credit

Sustainability

Robust green bond market to expand still further

With a robust first quarter of 2021, the issuance of green bonds continues apace. The European Union and its "NextGenerationEU" sustainability…

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Sustainability

Pang: Agreement on climate action between the US and China is closer

ING's Chief Economist for Greater China, Iris Pang, on what we can expect at next week's global climate summit. Yes, there'll be…

Sustainability

Singapore

Singapore Green Plan 2030 – Important steps towards a sustainable future

With the “Green Plan 2030”, Singapore has joined the ranks of countries making solid pledges in the direction of sustainable development. The…