involves considering environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors when making financial investments to support a more sustainable economy
see also: greenwashing
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note: Sustainable finance influences copper in several ways. It can strengthen ESG credentials through early adoption in existing operations and consideration of the ESG performance of a future project. It could facilitate regulatory compliance and help attract capital. Sustainable finance supports market demand and improve competitive positioning of copper, but this linkage is likely to be remote. Considering the complexity, diversity and fragmentation of the copper supply chain, a key challenge is the definition of a sustainability framework with clear criteria that fit the copper industry and its ecosystem.
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