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Leveraging the Sustainable Fund Ecosystem in Latin America & the Caribbean
The ecosystem growing around sustainable funds offers a source of financing for companies in the region, which may help international and local investors to develop their own sustainability agenda with transactions classified as impact investments in their portfolios.
How Power Batteries Can Accelerate Decarbonization
There can be no global shift to renewable energy without better storage technology. New solutions such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are emerging in the region to help build the business case for coupling this technology with renewables.
IDB World: COVID-19, Violence Against the LGBTIQ+ Community, Bicycles
We present three selected IDB Group blog posts on the effect of COVID-19 on children in the region, the use of courts to end violence against the LGBTIQ+ community, and the group's commitment to cycling infrastructure.
The Sugarcane Industry Sets a World-Class Example in Sustainability
Sugar cane cultivation in Brazil has existed since colonial times and was associated for many years with degrading working conditions, low productivity and high pollution, but it's now one of the best examples of sustainable development in the region.
The Time Has Come for Sustainable E-Commerce Accelerators
Latin America and the Caribbean is presently the fastest growing e-commerce market in the world (+37% in 2020), with still plenty of room to expand. E-commerce accelerators can help drive this expansion within a sustainable framework.
ESG & Climate Risks in the Financial Sector: Private & Public Sector Opportunities
The financial sector must identify opportunities to contribute to the society where they operate and create business models and strategies that not only consider risks and returns, but also impact in the broader sense.
How to Promote Energy Efficiency in the Private Sector
Energy efficiency is critical for Latin America and the Caribbean, historically characterized by high energy consumption and low productivity. Lessons learned from promoting energy efficiency practices among firms can help guide strategies moving forward.
Inclusive Growth for all, Including Diverse Populations
Ethnic, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ population and women make up most of the residents in Latin America and the Caribbean, but still face barriers to access formal employment. Leaving this population behind is preventing Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to reach its full potential.
Coming Soon: Zero-Carbon Affordable Housing
Homes with high energy efficiency have traditionally been perceived as luxuries that only some in developed countries can afford. That’s no longer the case, as affordable zero-carbon housing that contributes to the fight against climate change will soon be available in Latin America and the Caribbean.
