Tag: Sustainability

Watershed, a pioneering firm in the climate economy sector, has raised a substantial amount of $100m in a Series C funding round.

Diligent, a prominent GRC SaaS company, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Manifest Climate, to expand its capabilities into the realm of climate risk management.

MioTech, a trailblazer in sustainability data and software in Asia, announced a significant milestone in its journey. The company, renowned for its innovative approach to climate tech, has successfully completed a new round of financing, solidifying its position in the market.

In a turn towards sustainable business practices, over half of business leaders are poised to escalate investments in sustainability this year.

Barclays has unveiled the redesigned Cambridge Eagle Lab, marking its commitment to supporting and scaling high-growth climate tech startups.

Apex Group, a financial services and solutions provider, today announced the launch of its new ESG solutions subsidiary, Holtara.

The urgent need for sustainability is evident, with a staggering 69% of global consumers opting for eco-friendly products and services, as per IPSOS. Amidst this environmental awakening, the FinTech sector, while championing sustainable innovations, must also introspect and mitigate its own carbon emissions.

Currently, non-listed small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU are not required to report on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices under the EU Green Deal directives like CSRD/EU Taxonomy/CSDDD. However, market realities are such that SME stakeholders, including investors, banks, and customers, are already imposing these reporting requirements.

Position Green, an ESG FinTech company, has offered some insight into how firms can spark engagement among portfolio companies during the reporting season. 

As the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and EU Taxonomy gain momentum, companies are prioritising their ESG reporting strategy. Central to this strategy is...