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What was the primary reason for Nike's rapid growth in the early years?
What was the primary reason for Nike's rapid growth in the early years?
- Outsourcing production to suppliers in low-cost regions (correct)
- Strong focus on sustainability and environmental management
- Implementation of ESG-linked bonds in their supply chain
- Adoption of a comprehensive auditing system
What was the outcome of the 1996 Life magazine story on Nike?
What was the outcome of the 1996 Life magazine story on Nike?
- Eunyoung Cho was appointed as the CEO of Nike
- ESG-linked bonds were introduced to the market
- The company's reputation was severely damaged (correct)
- Nike's stock prices surged
What is the primary objective of sustainable finance in the bond market?
What is the primary objective of sustainable finance in the bond market?
- To promote bribery and corruption in the financial sector
- To increase profitability for bond issuers
- To align bond issuance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (correct)
- To reduce the importance of ESG factors in investment decisions
What is the term for bonds that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
What is the term for bonds that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
Who is the author associated with the topic of Financial Markets and the Bond Market?
Who is the author associated with the topic of Financial Markets and the Bond Market?
What was the impact of the 1996 Life magazine story on Nike's supply chain?
What was the impact of the 1996 Life magazine story on Nike's supply chain?
What is a key challenge faced by companies that outsource production to low-cost regions?
What is a key challenge faced by companies that outsource production to low-cost regions?
What is the trend observed in the issuance of ESG-linked bonds?
What is the trend observed in the issuance of ESG-linked bonds?
What is a benefit of companies adopting sustainable finance practices?
What is a benefit of companies adopting sustainable finance practices?
What is the primary goal of Environmental Management in the context of sustainable finance?
What is the primary goal of Environmental Management in the context of sustainable finance?
