A Legal Framework for Impact
Year Published
2021
2021
This summary report presents findings from an analysis of whether and how legal frameworks in 11 jurisdictions permit or require investors to consider sustainability impact. It explores how regulators view “investing for sustainability impact” through investment powers, stewardship, and policy engagement.
This resource helps investors and policymakers understand how legal systems shape the ability to invest for sustainability impact and where reform is needed to align finance with global sustainability goals.
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