Tag: ESG
Switzerland introduces climate scores for investment products
Switzerland’s Federal Council has launched Swiss Climate Scores, which is based on a series of indicators focused on providing transparency into the connection of firms and global climate goals.
UOB launches Singapore’s first green and sustainable deposits solution for corporate...
United Overseas Bank (UOB), a leading bank in Asia, has launched its Green and Sustainable Deposits solution for corporate and institutional clients.
How wealth managers can prepare for MiFID II ESG update
With the ESG-focused principles of MiFID II regulation coming into force, wealth management firms need to be prepared for its impact and how they can future-proof their investment processes.
Squirro links with radicant to strengthen AI and ESG synergies
Squirro, a company that links and analyses data to provide new insights as a basis for decision making, has integrated with ESG firm radicant.
ESMA publishes findings around ESG ratings
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a letter to the European Commission around the findings of a call for evidence on ESG ratings.
Sustainability data platform ESG Book closes Series B
Sustainability data and technology company ESG Book has closed its Series B round on $25m, as it looks to respond to the growing demand of technology enabled ESG fata solutions.
What your company could gain from an ESG materiality assessment
Companies across a wide range of sectors are keener than ever to reduce their footprint with it comes to carbon emissions. A key inspiration behind this change has been the rise of ESG.
MAS releases use case for AI combating greenwashing
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released the first use case of its NovA!, which aims to combat greenwashing.
Sustainability ratings business EcoVadis becomes latest FinTech unicorn
Sustainability ratings business EcoVadis has raised $500m in a funding round, which makes it the latest sustainability impact unicorn.
Five leading global banks join sustainable finance alliance
Five of the world’s leading financial institutions have become cornerstone members of the Alliance for Green Commercial Banks.