Environmental Framework

At Merrill Lynch, a longstanding commitment to the fundamental principles of corporate social responsibility underpins our recognition that protecting our global ecosystem is of vital importance to us as a commercial enterprise as well as a good corporate citizen.

We are committed to reducing unnecessary or wasteful exploitation of scarce nonrenewable resources.  We are also committed to providing sound investment analysis, guidance and capital to enterprises dedicated to promoting environmentally responsible and sustainable economic development.

The Merrill Lynch Environmental Sustainability
Framework outlines this commitment.

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An Advocate for Market-Based Solutions

The financial services industry possesses the intellectual and financial capital to produce effective solutions to social challenges, which could ultimately provide the key to mitigating environmental pressures. We recognize our responsibility to make, wherever possible and practical, positive contributions to global ecological health, while minimizing the adverse impacts our business activities have on the environment. We do this by:
  • Facilitating financing for renewable and clean investments globally
  • Promoting proprietary investments in renewable and clean technologies
  • Trading carbon credits in the emerging carbon markets of the world

Environmental Financing Solutions

Since economic opportunity cannot be detached from other components of sustainability, we seek to offer our services to those enterprises, industries and geographical areas where sustainability issues are routinely addressed. We intend to fulfill our role as an essential partner to our clients by serving as an educator and advocate for sustainable business practices.

Our investment bankers around the world are trained on how to effectively counsel clients on addressing the emerging environmental expectations of the capital markets and have arranged financing for a significant number of renewable energy companies.

Thought Leadership

As advocates of market-based decision making, we expect to become increasingly vocal in support of government actions that would encourage the flow of capital into clean energy solutions. Merrill Lynch seeks to carve out a significant role for the firm in identifying issues and moderating discussions between governments, international organizations and the private sector to facilitate more thoughtful decision making. We further envision adopting a collaborative role with other thought leaders, including prominent think tanks and academic centers.

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