Available on Spotify The European Green Bond Standard: A New Era in Sustainable Debt After years of growing scrutiny around greenwashing and fragmented sustainability claims in capital markets, the European Union has introduced a new regulatory milestone: the European Green…

Available on Spotify Early Foundations: ESG Awareness and Policy Catalysts Japan’s journey in Sustainable Finance traces back to the late 1990s, when public awareness of global environmental and social issues was on the rise. In 1999, the country saw its…

In the global race towards sustainability, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have often been overlooked. Yet SMEs represent the vast majority of businesses in Europe, generating over half of the EU’s GDP and accounting for nearly two-thirds of industrial emissions.…

Available on Spotify Sustainable Finance was once considered a niche, a concept spoken softly in the corridors of banks and investment firms. Today, it has become a powerful movement transforming financial markets worldwide—and Latin America is at its forefront. Across…

Available on Spotify Origins of Taxonomies Modern Sustainable Finance taxonomies trace their roots to voluntary standards and market-driven practices that emerged in the 2000s and early 2010s. Long before regulators stepped in, investors and issuers developed frameworks to define “green”…

Available on Spotify Introduction The EU Omnibus regulation refers to a package of reforms combining several sustainability laws into one overhaul. In late 2024, EU leaders – including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen – announced plans to revise key…