Tag: climate finance

Global climate risks surge ahead of COP30

Weather-related catastrophes have already reshaped the financial landscape in 2025, with insured losses from such events accounting for a staggering 98% of total claims...

Measuring SDR funds’ exposure to the green economy

The transition towards a net-zero economy is driving demand for scalable environmental and climate-focused solutions, creating vast opportunities for investors. As sustainability becomes central...

Global banks abandon NZBA climate commitments

The global banking industry’s leading climate initiative, the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), has announced its immediate closure following a wave of member departures...

Klarna backs bold climate tech with $1.25m green fund

Klarna, the AI-driven global payments and commerce platform, has announced a fresh $1.25m investment into 18 high-impact climate projects set for 2025, reaffirming its stance against traditional carbon offsetting.

Malaysia unveils Climate Finance Innovation Lab

Malaysia has unveiled its Climate Finance Innovation Lab (CFIL), a major initiative aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of innovative financial solutions for...

UK carbon credit boom could fuel £1bn in tax and 135,000...

The UK’s carbon credit industry has the potential to become a key pillar of the country’s economy, with a new report suggesting it could support 135,000 skilled jobs and generate £1bn in tax revenue by 2035.

Kai-Christian Nerger to lead JP Morgan’s green banking strategy in Europe

JP Morgan has appointed Kai-Christian Nerger as head of green economy banking for Europe, a move that underlines the bank’s commitment to advancing its...

India launches consultation on climate taxonomy to fight greenwashing

India’s Ministry of Finance has unveiled a draft framework for its Climate Finance Taxonomy. According to ESG Today, the proposed taxonomy is designed to facilitate...

Artio secures backing from Tokio Marine HCC, Markel and Apollo for...

Artio, a climate-focused insurance provider, has launched a data-driven early-stage carbon credit delivery insurance product with support from leading insurers Tokio Marine HCC International...

iCapital partners with Aviva Investors to boost access to private climate...

iCapital, a global FinTech platform specialising in alternative investments for the wealth and asset management industries, has formed a strategic partnership with Aviva Investors to expand access to private market investments through its climate transition strategy.

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