Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 focuses on Climate Action. From the perspective of a commercial bank operating in India, which action represents the most direct, core banking, and measurable contribution towards integrating SDG 13 targets into its core corporate financial strategy?

Financial instruments designed specifically to raise funds for climate-friendly and environmentally sustainable projects are known as:

Evaluate the following operational practices of a commercial bank in the context of sustainable finance principles: 1. The bank classifies loans to renewable energy projects under Priority Sector Lending (PSL). 2. The bank issues green bonds but uses the proceeds for general corporate purposes without environmental disclosure. 3. The bank integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk assessment into its credit appraisal process. Which of the above practices align with sustainable finance principles?