Show Notes
"Green finance" has become something of a corporate buzz phrase in recent years, as banks and governments increasingly link debt products to sustainability initiatives.
The New Zealand Government is even planning to issue "green bonds" later this year, that will see it promise investors debt raised will be used for green investments. And this week, Kiwibank announced it will launch a sustainable loan product for businesses on September 26.
On this episode of Continuous Disclosure, Kiwibank's head of sustainable finance Tom Williams joins Jenee Tibshraeny to discuss what their policy means, the ins and outs of green finance, and how to avoid making 'greenwashing' policies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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