Tag: #SustainableFinance
Brazil Secures $15.6M for Pioneering Biodiversity Restoration in Atlantic Forest
Brazil’s re.green secures $15.6 million from the Climate Fund backed by a private guarantee, marking the country’s first biodivers...
EU Proposal May Exempt Majority of Insurers from CSRD Requirements
The EU’s omnibus proposal may exempt up to 85% of insurers from CSRD requirements based on size and turnover thresholds. Critics a...
Green Economy Valued at $7.9 Trillion, Faces Short-Term Risks
The global green economy reached a value of US$7.9 trillion in Q1 2025, driven by clean tech and energy investments, though it fac...
EU Faces Setback as Green Reporting Standards Risk Being Weakened
The European Union is considering a rollback of key sustainability reporting standards through proposed CSRD revisions, risking a ...
Euronext Redefines ESG to Boost Europe’s Defence and Infrastructure Investment
Euronext has redefined ESG to mean Energy, Security, and Geostrategy, focusing on channelling investments into defence, energy, an...
SSGA Launches Sustainability-Focused Proxy Voting Service for Institutional Clie...
SSGA has introduced a Sustainability Stewardship Service for institutional investors, enabling sustainability-aligned proxy voting...
Ireland’s ISIF Puts €160M Toward Climate Solutions
Ireland’s ISIF invests €160 million in hydrogen, carbon capture, and renewable energy projects across Europe, supporting the green...
Ara Partners Raises $800M Fund to Decarbonize Industrial Sectors
Ara Partners launches $800 million infrastructure fund to accelerate industrial decarbonization by supporting climate tech startup...
Muthoot Microfin Achieves Highest ESG Rating with 72.2 Score from CareEdge
Muthoot Microfin receives highest ESG rating of CareEdge-ESG 1 with a score of 72.2, leading in governance, social impact, and env...
HSBC Faces Greenwashing Allegations Over $1 Billion Glencore Coal Deal
HSBC is under criticism for arranging $1 billion in financing for Glencore, raising concerns over greenwashing and climate policy ...
Thailand Introduces ESGX Tax Benefits and LTF Transfer Scheme
Thailand’s finance authorities have launched ESGX tax incentives and a digital portal for LTF investment transfers to promote sust...
UBS ETFs Align with ESG Standards in Major Rebranding
UBS ETFs undergo a major rebranding to align with ESG and ESMA standards, featuring simplified fund names, a 40% minimum for susta...
Sri Lankan Stock Exchange Unveils GSS+ Bonds Regulatory Framework
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) launches the GSS+ Bonds Regulatory Framework, expanding its bond offerings to include Green, Blue...
Green Impact Exchange Approved as First U.S. ESG Stock Market
Green Impact Exchange receives SEC approval as the first U.S.-based ESG-focused stock exchange, set to launch in 2026 to connect s...
NYS Pension Allocates $2.4B More for Climate Investments
New York State Pension Fund commits an additional $2.4 billion to sustainable investments as part of its SICS programme, expanding...
Bhutan Turns to Green Cryptocurrency Mining to Strengthen Economy and Promote Su...
Bhutan is leveraging its hydropower-based clean energy to mine green cryptocurrencies, aiming to diversify its economy, attract ES...
WeeFin Raises €25M to Drive Sustainable Finance Innovation
WeeFin, a France-based fintech company focused on sustainable finance, secures €25 million in Series B funding to expand its SaaS ...
Enhance Sustainability: NatureAlpha Launches Nature Risk Management Solution
NatureAlpha launches the Geoverse 2.0 platform, providing automated, multidimensional analytics to help businesses and investors a...
