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Diginex Limited and SGS have reaffirmed their strategic alliance to deliver technology-enabled sustainable finance solutions, extending a partnership first formed in 2022. The renewed collaboration aims to tackle rising demand...
Bank ABC has set a new high-water mark in sustainable finance, mobilizing US$2.8 billion in 2024, with almost nine out of ten dollars directed toward emerging markets. These funds are...
Westpac has appointed Michael Chen as its Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer, placing him at the center of the bank’s climate action and broader ESG strategy. Chen, who joined Westpac in...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Environment Agency have signed a memorandum of understanding designed to tighten cooperation in the rapidly expanding field of sustainable finance....
From billion-dollar climate finance deals to wildfire emergencies, this week’s ‘Week in Review’ shows just how high the stakes are for sustainability. Qatar stepped into the green bond market for...
Qatar is accelerating its sustainable transformation by issuing its first sovereign green bonds and updating its sovereign green assets register, the Ministry of Finance confirmed. The $2.5bn green bond issuance...
Barclays reported £500 million ($666 million) in revenue from sustainable and low-carbon transition finance in 2024, as it strengthens client partnerships and climate planning efforts across industries. The bank reaffirmed...
Deutsche Bank has appointed Esra Turk as its first-ever Global Head of Sustainable Finance, a new position created to expand and lead the bank’s sustainable finance activities across markets. Turk...
Deutsche Bank posted a profit before tax of €5.3 billion for the first half of 2025, more than doubling its performance compared to the same period last year. The bank...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted conditional authorisation for the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) and industry participants to collaborate on sustainable finance projects for the next...
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has outperformed its sustainable finance goal, disbursing more than 180 billion baht in sustainable loans and bonds within just two and a half years—well ahead of...
Sri Lanka doubles down on sustainable finance Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), unveiled the Sustainable Finance Roadmap 2.0 on May 5 in...
Itaú Chile Launches Sustainable Finance Framework Backed by “Strong” S&P Global Rating Banco Itaú Chile has announced the release of its inaugural Sustainable Finance Framework, designed to steer the bank’s...
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has mobilised AED 17.3 billion (USD 4.7 Billion) in sustainable finance as of year-end 2024—marking significant progress toward its AED 60 billion target by 2030....
The UK government has announced a major step in its mission to become the “sustainable finance capital of the world”, launching a set of consultations aimed at standardizing climate transition...
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) has issued its second Green Bond, raising €500 million in a transaction that signals a major leap forward in sustainable finance innovation. The 8-year bond...
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has urged the European Commission (EC) to simplify its sustainable financial reporting rules, asserting that their current complexity is impeding businesses’ sustainability efforts....
Royal Philips has successfully priced a €1 billion dual-tranche bond issuance under its European Medium Term Note (EMTN) program, reinforcing its capital structure while advancing its sustainability agenda. The offering...
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has raised $1 billion through its third green bond, bringing total funds secured under its green bond program to $2.75 billion since...
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has dropped its $500 billion sustainable finance target, citing increased regulatory scrutiny and methodological uncertainty following recent amendments to Canada’s Competition Act. The decision, outlined...
Brazil is launching a landmark auction aimed at raising up to $2 billion in financing for sustainable land restoration, as part of its Eco Invest Brazil program. The initiative will...
Ireland and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have officially launched a new global Project Office for Sustainable Finance in Dublin, backed by a €7.5 million commitment from the Irish...
The Department of Finance (DOF) is accelerating the country’s sustainable finance agenda by expanding the role of the Inter-Agency Technical Working Group on Sustainable Finance (ITSF), also known as the...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published the findings of its 2024 Common Supervisory Action (CSA) on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures under the Benchmarks Regulation (BMR)....
The Platform on Sustainable Finance (PSF), advising the European Commission, has proposed a voluntary “SME sustainable finance standard” aimed at easing access to sustainability financing for small and medium-sized enterprises....
SEB Steps Up Sustainability Efforts SEB, a leading Nordic financial services group, is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable finance by unifying its ESG data through a strategic partnership with Morningstar...
Standard Chartered’s Ambitious Climate Strategy Standard Chartered has released its detailed Transition Plan, showcasing how the bank will integrate climate considerations into all aspects of its operations, aiming for net...
The Shift Toward Sustainability Emerging market companies are accelerating sustainability efforts, driven by financing trends, regulatory expectations, and climate commitments. A study of 104 firms across six sectors (Energy, TMT,...
The Platform on Sustainable Finance has published a report outlining evidence-based recommendations to simplify and enhance EU taxonomy reporting. The advisory body, responding to the European Commission’s mandate, aims to...
The Platform on Sustainable Finance (PSF) has launched a public consultation to gather feedback on updates to the EU Taxonomy, the EU’s classification system for defining sustainable economic activities. The...
Verra, the global leader in climate action and sustainable development standards, has joined the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA) to advance climate initiatives in Southeast Asia. This partnership aligns Verra’s...
Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2024 commenced today under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of...
Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2024 will convene the world’s most distinguished leaders, market experts and entrepreneurs from over 100 countries to explore the facets and power of financial, human...
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COP29, the 29th UN Climate Change Conference, is scheduled to take place from November 11 to 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. This pivotal event will convene global leaders, policymakers, industry...
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Finance is not working for people or the planet. We need to act to change this. There is a significant gap between this growing awareness and tangible actions that will...
Financial services company, Garner Tongyeong International announce the expansion of its sustainable financial services to both new and existing clients. The move to introduce more sustainable financial services comes from...
American Express Company announced the settlement of the company’s first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Bond on Tuesday, May 3. The use of the net proceeds of the $1 billion...
AssetMark, a leading provider of wealth management and technology solutions for financial advisors, underscored its commitment to corporate social responsibility in announcing the launch of a Values-Driven Investing program, as...
New Solutions Advance Planning, Tracking, and Reporting of Critical ESG Data for Evolving Standards Workday, a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, announced new solutions and expanded capabilities to...
SoFi Technologies, Inc., the digital personal finance company, announced SoFi Checking & Savings members with direct deposit can start earning 3% cash back on all eligible credit card purchases for...
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, announced the launch of a data solution for the European Union Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (EU SFDR)....
Bank of America announced that it mobilized and deployed approximately $250 billion in sustainable finance activity for 2021, an all-time high and a significant increase over 2020 levels. As part of Bank...
Investors no longer face a choice between profit and saving the planet. Sustainable finance is prioritizing businesses that help the environment. But it also focuses on inclusion and ethical business...
UNest, a leading fintech company that makes it easier than ever for parents to invest in their kids’ future, today announced that it is adding ESG investments to its lineup of low-cost,...
The European Commission took a major step towards including investments in gas and nuclear-based energy in the list of sustainable activities under the new EU taxonomy classification system, with the...
Sustainable investing-focused group the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) announced the publication of the first proposed guidance for private equity investors to align portfolios with net zero goals....
Sustainable bond volumes are set to surge again this year, with issuance of green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds expected to hit $1.35 trillion in 2022, according to a new...
Citi announced the issuance of a $2.5 billion bond, with proceeds earmarked for the financing of construction, rehabilitation and preservation of quality affordable housing for low-and moderate-income populations in the...
Copenhagen-based Nordic bank Danske Bank announced a series of new 2030 sector-based emission reduction goals, targeting several carbon-intensive sectors including shipping, energy utilities, and oil and gas exploration and production....
Nordic financial services group SEB announced the completion of a new green bond offering, raising €1 billion with proceeds aimed at financing green loans. The bank reported strong demand for the...
Global consultancy Bain & Company announced the appointment of François Faelli to the newly created position of Global Managing Partner of ESG. In his new role, Faelli will lead Bain’s...
Moody’s ESG Solutions Group announced the appointment of Tobias Lindbergh as Senior Vice President – Sustainable Finance, responsible for heading Moody’s Second Party Opinion business in EMEA & APAC. Moody’s...
Telecom giant Verizon announced the release of its new Green Bond Impact Report, indicating that it has fully allocated the nearly $1 billion of funds raised in its most recent...
Sustainable investing-focused group the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) announced the publication of an open letter to European Union Member State representatives and parliament members, calling for gas...
Luxury brand Burberry announced that it has signed a £300 million sustainability linked loan, with terms tied to the company’s performance towards achieving its zero and supply chain decarbonization ESG...
Danmarks Nationalbank, the central bank of Denmark announced today the completion of its inaugural green bond issuance, raising kr. 5 billion ($570 million) to fund the government’s expenditures and investments...
The study is another signal that talent shortages are hitting parts of the financial industry Canada’s financial sector is facing a talent shortage in sustainable finance as demand for people...
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