ESG Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Additional banks exiting the SBTi validation process include Societe Generale and ABN AMRO, according to media reports. In a statement provided by Standard Chartered, for example, the bank said that its net zero approach “seeks to support a just transition that encourages the economic and social development of our dynamic market footprint.”

Banking 111

Banking Net Zero CDP Global Economy 111

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

And then there are “sub-systemic” shocks, more localized climate-related impacts that “can undermine the financial health of community banks, agricultural banks or local insurance markets, leaving small businesses, farmers and households without access to critical financial services.” Sub-systemic shocks.

Climate Change 527

Climate Change Integrated Reporting Banking CDP 527

3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

For financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies and investment managers, scope 3 emissions from supply chains and lending/investment portfolios are often more complex than for other industries. CDP found that these financed emissions are on average approximately 700 times higher than the organisation's operational emissions.

Net Zero 147

Net Zero Divestment Banking Stranded Assets 147

GreenBiz

MAY 10, 2021

Finance professionals make up a fraction of the global population but are positioned to make and incentivize decisions that can shape the trajectory of the global economy," observed Ogechukwu Anyene, energy consulting manager at PowerAdvocate, who was part of the Emerging Leaders cohort at GreenBiz Group’s inaugural GreenFin event.

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Supply Chains Supply Chain Net Zero Green Bonds 472

We Mean Business Coalition

APRIL 12, 2023

When we discuss scale, we cannot afford to ignore the millions of small and medium sized businesses – or SMEs – that drive global economies and create the fabric of local communities. Banks and investors should assess climate performance and link lending conditions and investments to these measures.

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Supply Chains Supply Chain Net Zero Climate Change 52

Chris Hall

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This guidance is essential in increasing that number,” Bartlett added.

Net Zero 71

Net Zero CDP Development Global Economy 71

Carlos Sanchez

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Goldman Sachs ‘s and Deutsche Bank’s DWS) for exaggerating claims about their products’ sustainability credentials. Moreover, companies will use voluntary frameworks and surveys such as GRI, SASB, CDP, UNGC, and Ecovadis to answer requests from customers, investors and other stakeholders.

Net Zero 52

Net Zero Carbon Offsets Supply Chains Supply Chain 52