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NZBA members vote to ditch 1.5-degree alignment

NZBA members vote to ditch 1.5-degree alignment

Business & Policy

Staying the course: 9 in 10 CFOs say they will invest more in sustainability

February 25, 2025

Staying the course: 9 in 10 CFOs say they will invest more in sustainability

Business & Policy

While the global green bonds market continues to gather pace, is the UK’s green debt at risk of turning brown?

October 29, 2024

While the global green bonds market continues to gather pace, is the UK’s green debt at risk of turning brown?

Business & Policy

More than 500 investors & financial institutions worth a combined $29 trillion sign a new Global Investor Statement, urging a ‘whole-of-government approach’ in tackling the climate crisis

September 19, 2024

More than 500 investors & financial institutions worth a combined $29 trillion sign a new Global Investor Statement, urging a ‘whole-of-government approach’ in tackling the climate crisis

Business & Policy

Green skills shortage fears as job postings outstrip upskilling within the finance sector

January 10, 2024

Green skills shortage fears as job postings outstrip upskilling within the finance sector

Business & Policy

Findings suggest a growing skills gap in the finance sector: Business leaders report challenges in the recruitment of talent to address sustainability reporting needs

December 6, 2023

Findings suggest a growing skills gap in the finance sector: Business leaders report challenges in the recruitment of talent to address sustainability reporting needs

Business & Policy

The Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) launches its ‘gold standard’ disclosure framework to support businesses

October 18, 2023

The Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) launches its ‘gold standard’ disclosure framework to support businesses

Africa Climate Summit 2023 kicks off in Nairobi, centring on green growth and climate finance

September 21, 2023

Africa Climate Summit 2023 kicks off in Nairobi, centring on green growth and climate finance

Business & Policy

The exponential roadmap initiative’s new greening cash action guide gives actionable steps for organisations but where else can pressure come from to reduce banks’ investments in climate-harming activities

September 20, 2023

The exponential roadmap initiative’s new greening cash action guide gives actionable steps for organisations but where else can pressure come from to reduce banks’ investments in climate-harming activities

Business & Policy

The German government successfully allocated €212 billion to climate action between 2024 and 2027, but is an unwillingness to find political compromise holding them back?

September 5, 2023

The German government successfully allocated €212 billion to climate action between 2024 and 2027, but is an unwillingness to find political compromise holding them back?

Business & Policy

Green bond records are being shattered in 2023, but with new regulations in Europe, how will the market react?

Green bond records are being shattered in 2023, but with new regulations in Europe, how will the market react?

As the climate crisis worsens, risks grow for insurers around the world

As the climate crisis worsens, risks grow for insurers around the world

Business & Policy

The World Bank Group’s Spring Meetings discussed reforms that would mobilise private sector climate finance

The World Bank Group’s Spring Meetings discussed reforms that would mobilise private sector climate finance

UK launches its revamped ‘green finance strategy’ and aims to become the world’s first ‘net zero financial centre’

UK launches its revamped ‘green finance strategy’ and aims to become the world’s first ‘net zero financial centre’

1st quarter report on ZCA’s top trends for 2023

1st quarter report on ZCA’s top trends for 2023

Business & Policy

The CCC’s ‘Investment for a well-adapted UK’ report makes a case for increased investment in adaptation; what role will private enterprise play?

February 17, 2023

The CCC’s ‘Investment for a well-adapted UK’ report makes a case for increased investment in adaptation; what role will private enterprise play?

Business & Policy

Following a decade of exponential growth, the green bond market stalled in 2022 as tough economic conditions hampered issuance

February 14, 2023

Following a decade of exponential growth, the green bond market stalled in 2022 as tough economic conditions hampered issuance

Business & Policy

A new report suggests that flaws in private financial institutions’ net zero strategies can be supported by a focus on a “just transition”

October 14, 2022

A new report suggests that flaws in private financial institutions’ net zero strategies can be supported by a focus on a “just transition”

Ceres Launches ‘Valuing Water Finance Initiative’: Investors Back Call for Greater Water Stewardship by Corporations

August 30, 2022

Ceres Launches ‘Valuing Water Finance Initiative’: Investors Back Call for Greater Water Stewardship by Corporations

Business & Policy

Consultation Opens for UK Government’s “Gold Standard” Net Zero Transition Plans

Consultation Opens for UK Government’s “Gold Standard” Net Zero Transition Plans

Business & Policy

New Global Standard for Climate Lobbying Launched by Investors

New Global Standard for Climate Lobbying Launched by Investors

Business & Policy

Finance Goes Green: The Rise of ‘Ethical Banking’

Finance Goes Green: The Rise of ‘Ethical Banking’

Green Finance on the Rise: Green Bonds Surpass $500 Billion Annually for the First Time

February 2, 2022

Green Finance on the Rise: Green Bonds Surpass $500 Billion Annually for the First Time

What is ‘Cryptocurrency Mining’, and why is it of Environmental Concern?

December 2, 2021

What is ‘Cryptocurrency Mining’, and why is it of Environmental Concern?