ESG/Climate Risk

ClimeCo, a sustainability solutions company, has announced the launch of NatureLink, a new tool aimed at matching organisations with fully vetted, high-quality nature-based solution (NBS) projects.

Vodafone Business, the digital communications solutions unit of telecommunications company Vodafone, has announced the launch of Vodafone Business ESG Navigator.

ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, is working on developing its first international standard on net zero.

Natural Capital Research (Natcap), a nature and biodiversity intelligence company, has raised $10m in a Series A funding round.

CGI, one of the world’s largest business and IT consulting services firms, has announced a partnership with Risk Management Partners, a unit of Munich Re, the world’s leading reinsurer.

Zurich and Aon have joined forces to introduce a pioneering clean energy insurance facility aimed at providing extensive coverage for blue and green hydrogen projects globally, with capital expenditures reaching up to $250m.

IBISA, a global leader in the Climate InsurTech sector, has successfully raised $3m to enhance its parametric insurance offerings aimed at mitigating weather-related risks across Asia and Africa.

Bursa Malaysia, a prominent stock exchange in Malaysia, has introduced the Centralised Sustainability Intelligence (CSI) solution to enhance the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices among Malaysian companies, thereby improving their global competitiveness.

Morningstar, Inc., a leading provider of independent investment insights, has announced the launch of the Morningstar Developed Markets LGBTQ+ Leaders Index.

Persefoni, a prominent Climate Management & Accounting Platform (CMAP) for enterprises and financial institutions, and First Street, a leader in physical climate risk data, have announced a groundbreaking partnership.