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Which of the following is true about green investment banks (GIBs)?
Which of the following is true about green investment banks (GIBs)?
- GIBs are public entities created to facilitate private investment in low-carbon infrastructure (correct)
- GIBs are privately owned entities that invest in low-carbon infrastructure
- GIBs focus on investing in high-carbon infrastructure
- GIBs are not relevant for emerging economies
What is the main goal of GIBs?
What is the main goal of GIBs?
- To replace national development banks
- To mobilise investment from the private sector (correct)
- To provide grants for low-carbon infrastructure projects
- To invest only in renewable energy projects
What metrics do GIBs use to measure and track their performance?
What metrics do GIBs use to measure and track their performance?
- Number of employees hired
- Number of low-carbon projects funded
- Emissions saved, job creation, leverage ratios, and rate of return (correct)
- Amount of public funding received