Climate Bonds Initiative and the CFA Society United Kingdom join forces to increase awareness around the sustainable finance agenda

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Climate Bonds Initiative and the CFA Society United Kingdom join forces to increase awareness around the sustainable finance agenda

The agreement outlines effective action from both institutions to support climate emergency education

 

LONDON, 10/01/2022, 09:00 AM: The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) and the CFA Society United Kingdom, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to tackle climate change through sustainable finance education.

The partnership highlights the importance of proper management of climate risks in the financial sector as well as the relevance of the Certificate in Climate Investing in mobilising capital for climate action. A number of activities were agreed amongst both institutions including mutual promotion, knowledge exchange through training and data supply.

 

Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

"We are delighted to partner with CFA UK and collaborate on content and activities in climate investing. Climate change is a global challenge and fast moving. It is important for every investment professional to keep apace, and this collaboration will support them further"

 

Christina Curtin, Director of Education, CFA UK

‘We are delighted to be working together in collaboration with Climate Bonds Initiative, to help investment professionals deliver positive impact towards achieving global climate goals. Leveraging our combined knowledge and networks is a powerful resource to continue to initiate and support sustainable finance conversations and inform and educate the industry on the risks and opportunities climate change brings.’

 

 

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Press contact:

Mariana Caminha

Head of Global Communications

Climate Bonds Initiative

+55 (61) 98135-1800

mariana.caminha@climatebonds.net

 

Luiza Mello

Communications Officer

Climate Bonds Initiative

+55 (61) 98209 8126

luiza.mello@climatebonds.net

 

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About Climate Bonds Initiative: The Climate Bonds Initiative is a non-profit organisation focused on promoting large-scale investment in the low-carbon economy. Visit our website: www.climatebonds.net.

About CFA: Part of the worldwide network of member societies of CFA Institute, CFA UK represents the interests of 12,000 investment professionals in the UK through advocacy, education, events and professional development. It promotes the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence in the UK investment profession, for the ultimate benefit of society.

 

 

 

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