(3BL Media/Justmeans) – The estimated annual funding gap needed to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries alone is about $2.5 trillion. Global philanthropic funds and other aid agencies must pursue innovative finance solutions to attract more private capital for projects to create a more resilient and inclusive world.

(3BL Media/Justmeans) – Leading global investors increasingly recognize the challenges posed by climate change and its long-term impact on business and economy. Some of the major investors are already shifting capital in a way to support a low carbon global economy. Integrating carbon management into investment decisions is critical to achieving the larger goals of climate risk mitigation.

(3BL Media/Justmeans) – The conversation on sustainability is ever evolving, and now it includescompanies such as a Las Vegas entertainment business. For a developer and operator of integrated resorts surrounded by a desert, efforts at energy efficiency and environmental sustainability not only reflect a commitment in corporate responsibility, but are also a smart financial decision.