Tag: Sustainability
Driving sustainable change: ESG-focused finance in Europe’s housing sector
The urgency to address carbon emissions and embrace eco-conscious practices underscores the significance of the housing industry. Continental Europe suffers from vast amounts of CO2 emissions which stem from housing, amplifying the need for transformative measures that enhance energy efficiency and curtail greenhouse gases.
Mashreq, Visa, and ecolytiq launch carbon banking platform in MENA
Mashreq, a prominent financial institution in the MENA region, has joined forces with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, and ecolytiq, an expert in sustainability solutions. This powerful collaboration aims to roll out a novel climate banking platform, which stands as the first of its kind in both the UAE and the broader MENA region.
FinTech deal activity in MENA halves in 2023 as investors pull...
Key MENA FinTech investment stats in Q1-Q3 2023:
• FinTech companies in the MENA region raised $428m in Q1-Q3 2023, a 75% drop from the...
Tenet raises $30m+ for ESG-driven growth of EV financing platform
Tenet Energy Inc. has revealed that it has closed a funding round of over $30m, as it looks to grow its industry-leading EV financing platform.
Climate change and finance: The transition from TCFD to ISSB standards
After six years of pioneering work in climate-related financial disclosure, the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) has released its final status report. ESG-focused FinTech company Position Green recently explained what firms can learn from the new report.
AMCS acquires FigBytes to reinforce its commitment to ESG solutions
AMCS has acquired FigBytes in a bid to reinforce its commitment to finding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) solutions for its customers globally.
Deciphering the CSRD/ESRS: A CFO’s guide to sustainable financial reporting
The evolving role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) now encompasses the realm of mandatory ESG reporting. As the responsibility for ensuring sustainable reporting standards falls on the shoulders of the CFOs, understanding the intricacies of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) becomes paramount.
Supplier.io and impak Analytics partner to elevate ESG capabilities
Supplier.io, the market-leading SaaS provider of supplier diversity and ESG data and management solutions, has announced a partnership with impak Analytics, as both look to elevate their ESG capabilities.
ESG Flo bags $5.25m in seed funding round
ESG Flo, an innovative AI-powered data infrastructure platform, has announced the successful closure of a seed capital funding round, securing $5.25m.
How Position Green bridges compliance and sustainable impact
Embarking on a partnership with Position Green isn't just about purchasing a product, it's about setting forth on a transformational voyage, according to Agnes...