Tag: Sustainability

EBA issues draft implementing technical standards on ESG risks

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its final draft implementing technical standards on Pillar 3 disclosures for ESG risks.

Danske Bank unveils carbon-neutral mortgage in select UK regions

Danske Bank has launched its Danske Carbon Neutral Mortgage in the South East, South West and East of England regions in the UK.

UK circular economy startup Twig bags Series A

Twig, which describes itself as a UK circular economy FinTech scaleup, has closed its Series A round on $35m.

Artorius, Sugi team to bolster awareness around investment climate impact

A partnership between wealth manager Artorius and sustainable FinTech Sugi will look to provide personalised information about the climate impact of investments.

Hong Kong seeks global ESG standard adoption to reduce greenwashing

The chairman of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has revealed the regulator is looking to adopt global ESG standards to prevent cases of greenwashing.

Hong Kong has secured $3bn through the sale of denominated green...

The government of Hong Kong has revealed it has raised $3bn through the sale of green bonds denominated in US dollars and Euros.

Philippines nearing the issuance of its first sovereign green bonds

The Philippines’ Department of Finance (DOF) claims it is finalising a framework for the issuance of the country’s first ever sovereign green bonds.

Zumo eyes decarbonised crypto sector through new purchase pilot program

Crypto wallet and payment platform Zumo has unveiled a pilot renewable energy purchase program aimed at making the crypto sector more sustainable.

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.

Standard Chartered arm unveils savings platform to aid climate change fight

SC Ventures, the innovation branch of Standard Chartered Bank, has launched a new digital platform that is focused on helping UK savers fund the fight against climate change.

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