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This Practice Note is intended as an introductory guide to sustainable finance for transactional banking and finance lawyers. It also provides an overview of the regulatory environment around sustainable finance.

Detailed information on all areas of sustainable business, including the regulatory environment, can be found in our ESG and sustainability toolkit.

This Practice Note explains:

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   what is meant by sustainable finance and environmental, social and governance (ESG)

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   key drivers of sustainable finance

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   key sustainable finance products, including sustainability-linked and green loans, bonds, securitisations and derivatives

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   the challenges facing the market, such as disclosure and ‘greenwashing’

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   information on the approaches of the market and the main industry bodies, and where to find practical guidance on documentation issues

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   an introduction to the regulatory environment around ESG and sustainable finance, including regulatory approaches to disclosure and greenwashing

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   where to find more detailed information in each area