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All the tea in… Thailand – meet Monsoon: the firm making traceable, forest-friendly tea

Tea, like other crops grown in tropical regions, is also acutely vulnerable to climate change.

Data shows decrease in late-stage climate tech funding

This marked the first overall decrease in deal activity, with the total deal count dropping by 3% compared to last year.

How can the circular economy provide a tangible response to the environmental challenges we face?

Within Switzerland, there are initiatives taking shape to promote a circular economic model, such as the QoQa e-commerce platform, which favours short supply chains when selecting and distributing its products.

dss+ Named One of 'Best Managed Companies in Switzerland'

Global Consultancy Recognised for Purpose, Culture and Impact Delivered to Clients

Mirova Energy Transition Infrastructure: 2023 Impact Report

Our strategy in low-carbon mobility also led to the reduction of CO2 linked to transportation, with 74 million kilometers in green travel.

Zurich and Aon to support net-zero transition through new clean hydrogen insurance facility

It also forms part of Zurich’s commitment to support the net-zero transition through customer engagement, new services and product innovation.

UBP releases 2023 Sustainability Report

As environmental and social challenges intensify and sustainability regulations are on the rise, the transition to a new economic model is gaining momentum.

Mapfre AM expands line of sustainable mutual funds

The firm is now seeking to obtain Article 8 (SFDR) classification for its global bond fund.

ESG reporting - obligation or opportunity?

Initially seen by many as a regulatory burden or a box-ticking exercise, ESG reporting has increasingly been recognised as a strategic opportunity for businesses.

Denmark/Germany: EIB to co-finance RWE's new Gigawatt offshore wind farm with a €1.2 billion green loan

The EIB was one of the very first investors in wind power technology and offshore wind farms.

Cazenove Charities releases a new report outlining actionable steps for universities to align their investments to net zero

The report highlighted that whilst 89% of survey respondents have made a climate commitment such as a net zero target, only 38% currently include their investment portfolio in this commitment.

Now the National Trust is under pressure to drop Barclays over Israel and fossil fuel complicity

Recently, other institutions have announced their intentions to stop banking with Barclays for ethical reasons.

AMINA Bank Launches the AMINA Payments Network (APN)

AMINA Bank adds APN to its extensive range of banking products, enabling seamless payments between members.

Creams of the crop: meet the companies behind the growth of deforestation-free cosmetics

Natural cosmetics have long offered an alternative, but they have also been the exception rather than the rule.

RSK Group: Environmental consultancy giant secures £500m investment

The deal comes after it was reported in March this year that private equity giant Carlyle was one of several parties in discussions over providing investment.

Lloyds Banking Group makes major investment in net zero head office

The new workspace will boast state-of-the-art technology and facilities with increased shared and social workspaces to help colleagues to connect, collaborate and innovate for customers.

UBS Asset Management and Planet Tracker report on the impact of energy transition solutions on nature

The findings and guidance are aimed at both public and private markets and are designed to help both investors and individual companies to build better due diligence and metrics on transition-related investments.

Generali’s Infranity investment platform breaks through €10bn AUM mark

Infranity, founded in 2018, is one of the fastest growing infrastructure asset managers

Energy’s forgotten giant – grid infrastructure plays catch-up as renewables gather pace

Demand for the high voltage direct current (HVDC) cabling needed to transmit this electricity is expected to grow dramatically over the next decade.

ING mobile app to show CO2 emissions of customer transactions

In addition to insight into their CO2 emissions, customers also receive tips to reduce their emissions and a comparison is made with the average CO2 emissions of the Dutch.

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