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“There is politics, and there is business; the reality is ESG is good business” – UNEP FI’s Eric Usher

Polly Bindman — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:46:11 +0000

Energy Monitor talks to Eric Usher, head of the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), about the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) and the next steps for financial institutions transitioning to net zero.

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COP28 podcast: max 1.5°C temperature rise limit now ‘not possible’

Stu Robarts — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:43:36 +0000

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“17 hours” to save climate conference as UAE publishes new COP28 outcome

Polly Bindman — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:55:30 +0000

Latest draft of COP28 Global Stocktake dubbed “incoherent and dangerous” as language on fossil fuel phaseout is removed.

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COP28: Six new banks sign up to UNEP FI’s Principles for Responsible Banking

Polly Bindman — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:15:48 +0000

UNEP FI secretary-general Eric Usher tells Energy Monitor that the initiative is growing into a “bigger engine” as five banks from the Middle East and Africa and one from Latin America sign up.

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Why COP28 is “the most important COP” since the Paris Agreement

Nick Ferris — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:44:59 +0000

Energy Monitor takes you through what to expect at COP28, the UN climate conference taking place in December in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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COP27: Have we committed to our goals?

Strategic Intelligence — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:30:28 +0000

In general, the goal of COP27 centered around adaptive measures to save those that are in danger of the effects of climate change.

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What in the world has happened since COP27?

Strategic Intelligence — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:21:02 +0000

Governments are being forced into action on ESG topics.

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Environmental Sustainability hiring activity dropped in the banking and payments industry in Q3 2023

Verdict Staff — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000

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The metaverse in banking: Q&A with GlobalData thematic analyst

Lara Virrey — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:10:21 +0000

GlobalData analyst Suneet Muru discusses key topics around the metaverse for the banking industry.

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Corporate sustainability “needs improved ESG standards and tools”

Isaac Hanson — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:45:27 +0000

Global industry leaders are embracing ESG issues but diverging reporting standards pose a challenge to corporate sustainability, a business event heard.

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