Gunvor renews US$725m sustainability-linked facility
Per the deal, Gunvor received a discount on its interest rate as sustainability targets were met.
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Other sources of finance include:Financing the ebbs and flows of the company's business and ensuring that finance is available to support any expansion is vital to the survival of any company. To…
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