Sustainable Finance

Strong Link Between Prosperity and Emissions Undermines Sustainability Push

The research casts doubt on feasibility of combining high economic growth targets with sustainability objectives, with potential implications on development of “green finance” markets.

By Bonds & Loans

Jan 29, 2020 // 3:30PM

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