Sustainable BusinessRecent posts
Guatemala Advances in Diversifying Energy Sources for the Transport Sector
IDB Invest supported technical studies that provided evidence for the introduction of a 10% ethanol blend in gasoline in Guatemala.
Making Every Dollar Count: Capital Management for Greater Development Impact
How IDB Invest optimizes its balance sheet to expand investment capacity through its Originate-to-Share model.
The Untapped Opportunity in SME Banking
IDB Invest is helping financial institutions across Latin America and the Caribbean strengthen their SME banking capabilities for long-term growth.
Life with an Electric Car: the Bright Side of Driving a Giant, Clean Cellphone
Moving away from a regular vehicle to an electric one is not just a matter of changing where you fill up. It’s a complete shift in mentality that helps the environment and brings you to see things in a new way. Think that an electric car is more like a giant cellphone.
The Hurdles of Minority Shareholders Looking into Exits in LAC – Be Mindful!
One of the most appealing features of entrepreneurship is the chance to build up businesses with partners. That’s why legal difficulties for minority partners to exit private investments represent a key hurdle hurting the region’s private equity business scene, particularly for individual investors, including high net worth individuals.
Green Transmission Lines: Key Asset for the Development of Renewables in the Region
You probably haven't heard yet about a great way to ensure the sustainability of the energy sector: green transmission lines. These lines contribute to decarbonize interconnected national grids and feature top notch social practices.
How a New Sustainable Mindset Will Help Future Construction
It’s important to invest in the construction of buildings that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it is equally, or more, important to create a new financial framework and a new mentality that helps investors direct their funds in this regard.
The Banking Sector's Strategic Role in the Green Transition
Financial institutions have a critical role to play in the process of decarbonizing economies. Without their help, it will be impossible to finance the estimated $1.5 trillion (equivalent to 5% of the global GDP) needed to transition towards a green economy.
As ESG Investors Look for Returns, Sustainability-Linked Bonds are the Hot New Thing
SLBs are new type of ESG-friendly bonds with variable coupons tied to sustainability targets. As opposed to green, social or sustainable bonds, issuance proceeds are not tied to specific green or social projects or assets; the focus is on the company’s ability to meet its commitments.
