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2 March 2021
Categoria: Translation
by Silvia Giancola
The pandemic has introduced us all to the concept of the “new normal” – a different, evolved status quo that reflects our relationship with the planet we inhabit.
The environment has grown in importance in terms of public opinion recently, becoming a priority at long last. It’s far from the being the preserve of scientists and nature lovers, as was previously the case.
We’ve realized that our impact on the planet, our “environmental footprint”, is a significant one – and that the consequences of that can be disastrous. Air, water and soil pollution, climate change, the extinction of animal and plant species or the risk thereof, the loss of biodiversity, eutrophication… the list goes on.
Even the biggest skeptics seem to have received the message that our very survival depends on the wellbeing of the planet.
That’s why the concept of sustainable development has taken on such importance in recent years. According to the WWF’s definition in its Living Planet Report, sustainable development means learning to live within the limits of our sole planet. It’s about developing the ability to live in interdependence without destroying the natural systems that give us our resources – and without overburdening the planet’s ability to absorb the waste generated by our activities.
Even the world of finance has adopted these principles, creating a range of new investment assessment methods and metrics. Perhaps the best-known of these is Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI), which complements traditional financial analysis with compliance with Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria.
For us, the most important ESG criteria are innovation, energy efficiency, the relationship between social stakeholders, quality of management and business transparency.
Some of the most common sustainable finance instruments include:
All of these instruments are part of the transition strategy toward a low-carbon economy, inspired by the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030. For this reason, it’s crucial for companies to show their commitment to sustainability by opting to produce reporting specifically focusing on the area.
Looking ahead to the future of the bond market, increasing numbers of investors are choosing to make their investment portfolios more sustainable, underlining the importance of these new instruments.
Translation services are an essential part of this process of evolution toward a society and economy that exhibit greater awareness of the connections between humans and the planet, work and the environment, wellbeing and health.
It’s crucial that market operators be able to share clear information about the sustainability of their instruments, just as it’s important for investors to understand the nature of different bonds and funds as they look to make targeted choices based on their attitude to sustainability.
Translating sustainable finance and impact investing documentation is a key part of this process.
As a certified Benefit Corporation, Way2Global has always had the goal of raising awareness and creating a society in which everyone can have the best possible quality of life.
Sustainability is a key part of what we do, but so too is finance, which has been our core business for 30 years.
Way2Global gives you access to a network of expert financial translators who have their finger on the pulse of all new developments in the sector.
Get in touch for a quote – we’ll be able to offer you a translation service that meets your needs and those of your investors.
Let’s work together for sustainability, starting with finance!
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