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Financial planning for the climate transition - CSO Futures Weekly

Two angles on finance for the climate transition, a look at the maturity of corporate nature targets and a pilot for circular textiles...

Melodie Michel

17 October 2024

Policy & Standards

TFMR report: Policy and credibility guidelines needed to accelerate transition finance

The UK should establish “a suitable approach to credibility and integrity in transition finance markets”.

Melodie Michel

17 October 2024

Transition Finance

Wells Fargo begins developing transition finance framework

Banks could generate US$44 billion of extra revenue annually through 2030 by financing the climate transition.

Melodie Michel

03 September 2024

Sustainable Finance

PCAF: 500 FIs now signed up to financed emissions accounting standard

The organisation's methodology to assess capital market emissions was integrated into NZBA guidelines this year.

Melodie Michel

02 August 2024

Policy & Standards

ESMA proposes anti-greenwashing improvements to Sustainable Finance Framework

Main suggestions include strengthening the EU Taxonomy, expanding ESG fund labelling and better defining transition investments.

Melodie Michel

25 July 2024

Policy & Standards

SBTi updates financial institution guidance with optional fossil fuel target criteria

The new document also clarifies that the exclusion of non-material activities from FI targets “may not exempt any activities related to fossil fuels”.

Melodie Michel

30 May 2024

Transition Planning

Climate transition planning for finance: Cracking the CSO’s budget

"The transition plan is the document where you can articulate why you've made certain trade-off decisions in a way that can build trust with investors."

Melodie Michel

29 May 2024