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Publication 30 Oct 2023 · United Kingdom

ESG and sustainable finance

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    Environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors continue to be a key focus in the lending market and are now a critical part of a lender’s credit analysis. Market practice for KPIs and covenants for green loans and sustainability linked loans has become more established.

    CMS is at the forefront of market developments in ESG and sustainable finance and we will continue to provide regular updates as regulatory reform and market practices evolve.

    LMA publishes model provisions for sustainability-linked loans

    Sustainable Finance: updated principles and guidance for the lending market

    Sustainability KPIs in finance transactions

    Sustainable Finance and the Goal of Net Zero: what can Islamic finance bring to the table?

    Islamic Finance and ESG in the UK: An opportunity for the taking

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