Introducing the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance

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Introducing the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance

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Oct 26, 2020

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In this podcast, the PRI's Nathan Fabian introduces the new EU Platform on Sustainable Finance, explains the Platform’s purpose, activities and what signatories can expect in the months and years ahead.

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Oct 26, 2020

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Introducing the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance

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