Countries across the globe have pledged to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide they release into the atmosphere. This will require trillions of dollars of investment in new infrastructure – money that will have to be raised through financial markets.
ISDA’s new whiteboard animation video highlights how derivatives will play a critical role in enabling firms to hedge the risks that arise from this financing, helping to build the infrastructure that is vital for a greener world.
This video is also available on ISDA’s Facebook page.
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