The United Nations established its sustainable development goals in 2015 with the goal of pushing for a better and more sustainable future for the world. Since that time we have seen an increased focus on ESG-centric values in finance. As the world looks to step up in its work to fight climate change, the financial sector has started to find ways to adapt its strategies and tools to better align with the UN's vision. One such tool that can lead this path to a more sustainable future is the Sukuk, a key instrument of Islamic finance. A Sukuk complies with Shariah, the laws that govern...
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