Tag: climate change

Majority of pension savers view net-zero pledges as misleading

A study by online pension provider PensionBee has found that 63% of pension savers view net-zero pledges as disingenuous and making not much difference to the climate crisis.

Climate risk assessment tool Zesty.ai scores debt from Brex

Zesty.ai, a predictive data analytics service for climate risk, has received $10m in venture debt from US spend management decacorn Brex.

Climate impact FinTech startup Lune scores $4m

Lune, which aims to help retailers and consumers understand the climate impact of their purchases, has collected $4m in its funding round.

FCA confirms new rules on climate-related financial disclosures

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published two policy statements that confirm the final rules and guidance to promote better climate-related financial disclosures.

Taiwan unveils climate risk guidelines for banks and insurers

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has issued guidelines for banks and insurers on the climate risk disclosures they will be required to make from 2023 onwards.

Kettle secures funding to extend California wildfire insurance safety net

Reinsurance startup Kettle has snared $25m in Series A funding to expand insurance coverage for those affected by wildfires in California.

Barclays teams with SaveMoneyCutCarbon to help clients cut their emissions

Barclays has partnered with SaveMoneyCutCarbon to help its customers reduce their carbon, energy and water usage.

Mandatory climate disclosures for financial institutions to be unveiled in New...

New Zealand has become the first country globally to pass laws requiring banks, insurers and investment managers to disclose the impact of climate change on their companies.

Can the insurance industry help in the fight against climate change?

Insurance broker Howden has claimed the insurance industry can act as a force for good against climate change following its publishing of a new climate report.

Changing the world with sustainable investing – Grünfin gears for launch

Female-founded Grünfin, which provides consumers with access to sustainable investments, has collected €2m in funding as it gears up for its launch.

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