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Knowledge sharing
Welcome to LuxFLAG’s knowledge sharing page. Here you can find all recent information and publications related to impact and sustainable finance.
What is Sustainable Finance?
‘Sustainable finance’ generally refers to the process of taking due account of environmental and social considerations when making investment decisions, leading to increased investment in longer-term and sustainable activities. (Source: European Commission)
Impact investing vs ESG investing?
There are various definitions of impact investing – most of the time understood as “investments made with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return”. These investments could be typically made in any of the 17 sustainable development goals (water, food security, health and well-being, education, financial inclusion, future mobility, circular economy, energy transition, and impact enablers).
This is different from ESG, which focuses on integrating Environmental, Social and Governance factors into the investment process in order to make informed decisions. “ESG investing” is therefore investing in companies with good ESG practices.
Impact investing focuses on a company’s activity or services whereas ESG focuses more on how a company operates.
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Impact investing
is an exciting and rapidly growing industry powered by investors who are determined to generate social and environmental impact as well as financial returns. This is taking place all over the world, and across all asset classes. (Source: The GIIN)
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ESG
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments.
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Climate finance
refers to local, national or transnational financing—drawn from public, private and alternative sources of financing—that seeks to support mitigation and adaptation actions that will address climate change. (Source: United Nations Climate Change)
Sustainable thinking-Thought Leader Articles
Welcome to our dedicated section for Thought Leader Articles, your go-to source for insightful perspectives on sustainable finance related topics.
Here we feature in-depth articles penned by industry and LuxFLAG experts who are at the forefront of driving change in the financial sector.
Our Thought Leader collection
In this collection, over time you will find a wealth of knowledge on various aspects of sustainable finance, including but not limited to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), impact investing, special topics such as blue economy and the latest trends and innovations in sustainable finance practices. Each article is crafted to provide you with valuable insights, expert analysis, and practical guidance to help you navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable finance.
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The collaborative revolution
In today's fast-paced world, where the stakes of climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality are higher than ever, traditional paradigms of finance are being challenged. The need for transformative action has never been more urgent. Welcome to a new era of finance - one where collaboration and innovation reign supreme in shaping a resilient future for generations to come.
Videos
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