ESG/Climate Risk

Good.Lab, a provider of sustainability software and services, has launched a new solution designed to help mid-market companies comply with the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

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Oka, The Carbon Insurance Company™, and Socotra, the leading modern policy administration system, have announced a strategic partnership focused on advancing carbon markets and scaling climate solutions.

BlackRock Inc., the largest asset manager globally, has revised its decarbonisation investment guidelines, designating $150bn for funds that evaluate energy transition risks and opportunities.

The Hashgraph Association (THA) has embarked on a significant collaboration with Deloitte, focusing on the enhancement of corporate ESG impact and sustainability verifications.

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.