Brazil, May 15 -- International Finance Corporation (IFC) released today new Harmonized Circular Economy Finance Guidelines at the World Circular Economy Forum in Brazil. The guidelines are designed to assist investors, financial institutions, and private companies in identifying and quantifying opportunities to channel financing towards projects that support a circular economy. By providing clear guidance on eligible activities and qualifying transactions, the Guidelines aim to promote market convergence and are intended to be applicable globally.Most businesses underestimate the real potential of circular economy activities to boost profitability and secure financing. At the same time, financial institutions are eager to fund the sector -...