Tag: climate change

Are financial institutions overlooking nature-related risks?

Despite the vital role of nature in financial decision-making, a report found the majority of institutions are not giving it due consideration.

Sustainable investing stalwart Hiro Mizuno joins MSCI as special advisor

Investment data and research provider MSCI, has welcomed on board Hiromichi Mizuno, the former CIO of GPIF.

Navigating extremes: The role of customer experience in a changing climate

We've been living through periods of extreme conditions for the past few years, with global pandemics, wildfires, flooding, ice storms, and the looming possibility of international conflict becoming alarmingly frequent. While we could easily brush these years off as a statistical anomaly, data analysis presents a starkly different narrative. It suggests that we are transitioning towards accepting these extremes as our new reality.

AXA XL launches emissions insurance product for marine clients

AXA XL, a division of AXA, with a prominent presence in the UK, has launched a new product - the Excess Emissions Insurance.

CBA backs climate change-focused Wollemi Capital with major funding

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), a renowned banking entity, has strategically invested in Wollemi Capital, a global climate-focused investment firm. This move is a key part of Wollemi's Series A fundraising campaign.

AXA pioneers green transition with ambitious decarbonisation targets

AXA has announced a string of decarbonisation targets for its investment and insurance activities in a bid to combat climate change.

Chicago start-ups set for $10m climate change investment via 2c2i scheme

Chicago's local climate-focused start-ups are set to benefit from a significant investment initiative, 2c2i. The programme is a collaborative effort between the Exelon Foundation and Exelon Corporation, offering a significant financial impetus to innovative companies battling climate change.

From TCFD to ISSB: Unravelling the complexities of sustainability standards in...

Sustainability reporting can often be complex.In a recent post by Position Green, the firm attempted to simplify the understanding of it. 

Pyrpose secures $1.1m to fuel climate FinTech innovation

Pyrpose, a pioneering climate FinTech platform geared towards climate finance, has reportedly announced its successful funding round.

G7 leaders back ISSB’s sustainable and climate-related reporting standards

G7 leaders convened at a summit reiterating their commitment to the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C.

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