At Fonville Legal, we feel strongly about using our legal knowledge and experience to improve the world around us. One way we do this is by providing legal guidance within the world of green finance. In today’s blog post, we’re discussing the meaning of green finance, and how a lawyer can help in this area of growing importance.
Green finance refers generally to any financial investment in projects intended to benefit the environment, and can be considered a form of “impact investment.” It could involve sustainable development, renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon capture and storage, clean transport, biodiversity and wilderness protection, and otherwise addressing the challenges of climate change. Green finance can also refer to the funding of such projects and policies via green bonds.
Environmental initiatives often rely on private investors who want to use their money to fund projects that make the world “greener.” These initiatives have seen major growth in recent years. Investors with $45 trillion of assets under management, including major names such as Barclays and Blackrock, have made public commitments to climate and responsible investment (source: climatebonds.net), and investors of all kinds are increasingly focused on integrating environment, social and governance factors into their investment processes.
How can a lawyer help someone who is involved or wants to be involved in green finance?
Many parties can be involved in a green finance project, and an attorney can be of assistance to any of them. The Fonville Legal team can offer guidance to:
Small and large investors, including project sponsors
Lenders and borrowers
Developers
Other companies seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and demonstrate their environmental bona fides
If the above applies to you, if you are involved in green finance in another way, or if you want to become involved in green finance, here’s how Fonville Legal can help you:
Creating clear, concise, yet thorough contracts
Reviewing terms to help choose the right green investment
Structuring contracts to allocate and mitigate risk
Assessing compliance with contract requirements and the law
At Fonville Legal, we have extensive experience in transactional law, which we apply in the area of green finance, where our passion for the environment meets our skill in helping others navigate the law. Whether you’re already involved in the world of impact investment or you’re looking to start growing your assets in a way that benefits the environment, reach out to us. Our small international firm gives each and every client the personalized attention they deserve. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you.