Climate, Bonds and Standards by Nick Silver

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Climate, Bonds and Standards by Nick Silver

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 05:34 PM PST

NSFM director and Climate Bonds Initiative co-founder Nick Silver sets the bar for investors who say they have a long-term investment approach and a commitment to taking inter-generational matters seriously as they discharge their fiduciary duties.

Let me deal with each word in turn: Climate, Bonds and Standards1. Climate.

Everyone seems to have forgotten about climate change – it’s dropped right
down or even off the agenda. We have been distracted by rather serious problems
elsewhere.

But let’s put […]

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