More transparency on climate action costs can embolden private finance, study suggests
A new report has suggested that more transparency on the part of developing countries about the cost of essential climate…
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IFAD, World Bank and GAIN to boost transparency in food systems transformation
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the World Bank, and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) have come…
National Adaptation Plans ‘key’ to ensuring climate impact resilience
National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) should be seen as critical frameworks for preparing communities and economies for climate impacts, Simon Stiell,…
Business and philanthropic leaders convene for climate discussion at COP29
More than 1,000 leaders from the worlds of business, finance and philanthropy have convened at COP29 to discuss the role…
Progress on environmental goals ‘derailed’ by failure to implement action plans, says EY
Progress on vital global environmental goals has been ‘derailed’ by the failure of businesses around the world to put action…
Just half of finance leaders think it’s ‘very likely’ that corporates will achieve sustainability targets
Just 47% of finance leaders and 53% of investors believe that corporate bodies will achieve their stated sustainability targets, according…
More than half of finance leaders are concerned about greenwashing accusations
A new study by EY has found that some 55% of finance leaders are concerned about potential greenwashing accusations as…
COP29 needs to be a ‘stand and deliver’ event, says Steill
UN Climate Change executive secretary Simon Stiell has said that the forthcoming COP29 in Azerbaijan must be a “stand-and-deliver COP“,…
Short-termism driving many net zero strategies, study finds
Widespread ‘short-termism’ and a lack of preparedness are factors weighing on the net zero plans of many financial services businesses.
Majority of CFOs lack capabilities to fast-track ESG efforts in their company
The Majority of CFOs lack the capabilities to fast-track ESG efforts in their company, a new study by Accenture has found.