Tag: Carbon
What do financial services companies need to know about carbon accounting?
Carbon accounting is a method of calculating the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) an organisation emits, whether it is directly or indirectly. Through this, companies are better placed to understand the climate impact and establish goals on how they can reduce it. As the number of ESG regulations continues to increase, carbon accounting could become an increasingly vital part of meeting compliance.
Billups and Cedara partner to pioneer global sustainability solution
Billups has partnered with Cedara, a leading carbon intelligence platform, to introduce sustainable practices across the Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising industry.
Carbon acquires Vella Finance to revolutionise SME banking with AI
Carbon, a trailblazer in Nigeria’s financial sector, has recently announced the acquisition of FinTech startup Vella Finance via its parent company, One Credit Limited.
Carbon credits get a bond-style rating proposal from activist investor
Kimmeridge Energy's activist investor, Ben Dell, has put forward a proposal to rate carbon credits in a manner similar to bonds.
Canadian government to mandate large suppliers to disclose GHG emissions
New standards by the Canadian government will require large suppliers to disclose their GHG emissions and set targets to reduce them.
GreenTrade bags pre-seed to launch carbon credits service
Berlin-based GreenTrade has reportedly closed its pre-seed round, as it builds its blockchain-based marketplace for carbon credits and impact claims.
Eventus teams with AirCarbon Exchange to support trade surveillance
Trade surveillance and market risk solution developer Eventus will provide AirCarbon Exchange with its technology as part of a new partnership.
NatWest launches Carbon Planner for UK businesses to their carbon footprint
NatWest has launched Carbon Planner, a free to use digital platform aimed at helping UK businesses manage their future fuel and operational costs, as well as lower their carbon footprint.
World’s first carbon insurer Kita scores seed funding
Kita, the world’s first carbon insurer, has closed a “heavily” oversubscribed pre-seed round on £350,000, which was led by seasoned investor Insurtech Gateway.
Banking quartet team to launch carbon offset marketplace
Natwest, the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, ITAU and the National Australia Bank have joined forces to create a new marketplace for firms to buy and sell carbon offsets.