Polly Bindman, Author at Electronic Payments International

“There is politics, and there is business; the reality is ESG is good business” – UNEP FI’s Eric Usher

Polly Bindman — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:46:11 +0000

Energy Monitor talks to Eric Usher, head of the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), about the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) and the next steps for financial institutions transitioning to net zero.

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“17 hours” to save climate conference as UAE publishes new COP28 outcome

Polly Bindman — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:55:30 +0000

Latest draft of COP28 Global Stocktake dubbed “incoherent and dangerous” as language on fossil fuel phaseout is removed.

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COP28: Six new banks sign up to UNEP FI’s Principles for Responsible Banking

Polly Bindman — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:15:48 +0000

UNEP FI secretary-general Eric Usher tells Energy Monitor that the initiative is growing into a “bigger engine” as five banks from the Middle East and Africa and one from Latin America sign up.

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COP28 presidency hails “historic” victory as nations agree Loss and Damage Fund on day one

Polly Bindman — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 22:26:54 +0000

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COP28 presidency hails “historic” victory as nations agree Loss and Damage Fund on day one

Polly Bindman — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0000

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Shuffling deckchairs on the Titanic: is ESG a redundant concept?

Polly Bindman — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 23:00:00 +0000

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How climate denial became the anti-ESG movement

Polly Bindman — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 23:00:00 +0000

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How central banks could help close the green investment gap

Polly Bindman — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 19:35:34 +0000

Polly Bindman assesses the important role central banks can play to optimise green lending

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The “Great Reclassification” of sustainable funds

Polly Bindman — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 19:35:11 +0000

Polly Bindman discusses the ongoing uncertainty around what constitutes a sustainable investment

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