Reading Time: 5 minutes A hot topic for a cooler planet? In the fight against climate change, every avenue must be explored. But does carbon dioxide removal deliver on its promises? And where does the banking sector fit in? — There’s no doubt that climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying. The climate … Read more
International development practitioners have gained valuable insights over the years. One of the most impactful realizations is the need to increase transparency and engagement in the development process. For years, senior representatives from multilateral institutions have met regularly to discuss standards and experiences to ensure consistency of approach and share good practice in the areas … Read more
Asset owners have issued a call to action to asset managers investing in private markets to integrate climate considerations when investing, regardless of asset class, as well as commit to net-zero targets and engagement action in this area. Expectations have also been expanded to encourage investment managers to phase out support for fossil fuels, and … Read more
ESG is a new framework for aligning business and investment with purpose, but it’s rife with problems. What’s in store for the future of ESG? Reading Time: 5 minutes ESG is having an identity crisis. The news that the S&P Dow Jones Indices 500 will no longer include electric car manufacturer Tesla in their ESG … Read more
Protected areas have been at the forefront of global conservation efforts. They define the boundaries of critical ecosystems and biodiversity hotspots. However, a variety of different terminologies and special regulations around the status of these areas may dilute the concept and confuse the environmental practitioner. Ultimately, it may lead to harmful interventions in critical areas. … Read more
Regulators’ climate remits are “easy-to-ignore” and are putting them at odds with the UK’s net-zero goals, according to industry experts speaking at a Sustainable Finance All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) briefing. At the event on Monday, which looked at the impact of the Financial Services and Markets (FSM) bill on UK sustainable finance, Nitika Agarwal, … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutes Berlin / Munich, 12 October 2022 – Digital receipt provider, anybill, is collaborating with leading climate engagement fintech, ecolytiq, to bring next-generation features to environmental impact calculations – all with the aim to shift consumer spending behavior towards greener directions. By joining forces, anybill and ecolytiq are paving the way … Read more
Sustainable finance professionals across all world regions were watching Finance Day at COP27 closely to see if environmental and social investing would get the boost so desperately needed from global leaders. There were certainly some developments and signals intended to aid implementation of climate finance solutions – for example, the United Nations’ guide for non-state … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutes The climate tech startup ecolytiq announces its North American market entry by securing product launch with Canadian credit union Vancity October 19th, 2022, Berlin/Territories of Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations/Vancouver B.C. – The Berlin-based climate fintech ecolytiq makes the jump across the Atlantic as it launches the “Carbon Counter” banking web … Read more
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been especially productive of late, with the significant legislation that is Consumer Duty launched in July and the Sustainable Disclosure Requirements and investment labels consultation approximately two months later. Fortunately, these complement each other greatly, particularly around the subject of consumer understanding and clarity of communications. I applaud … Read more