Tag: Environment

Single.Earth nets funding to aid launch of world’s first nature-backed MERIT...

Single.Earth, which claims to be the world’s first nature-backed MERIT tokens, has secured $7.9m in its seed round.

European Banking Authority issues guidance on ESG risks

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued new guidance for financial institutions to bolster plans for ESG-related risks. The regulator released its Report on Environmental,...

Biodiversity tool unveiled to help FIs manage extinction, ecological risk

A biodiversity module has been introduced to help financial institutions (FIs) explore to what extent their portfolios may impact species extinction and ecological integrity.

ALT/AVE scores £535,000 to combat paper waste in banking

London-based ALT/AVE has received a £535,000 capital injection, which was comprised of a grand and pre-seed funding.

Robert Downey Jr. backs FinTech platform Aspiration’s $50m raise

Environmentally friendly FinTech platform Aspiration has reportedly netted $50m in a new funding round.

Single.Earth said to raise capital to support its goal of saving...

Single.Earth, which is helping to save forests through investments, has reportedly raised funding to continue its goal of saving the natural world.

TreeCard introduces world’s first wooden card

Replanting company Ecosia is powering a new wooden debit card named TreeCard that will use 80% of its profits to plant new trees.

Challenger bank bunq releases third version of its app as it...

Neobank bunq has updated its platform with new features aimed at changing the way people think about banking, including new charity functions that allow them to help businesses struggling because of the coronavirus.

Nasdaq to improve environmental, social and governance through latest acquisition

Global technology company Nasdaq has boosted its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) operations through acquisition of OneReport.

Mastercard invests in Doconomy to help consumers see CO2 impact their...

Mastercard has made an undisclosed equity investment into Doconomy, a startup helping consumers become more aware of their CO2 impact when making payments.

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