This report focuses on informing financial decisions by utilising high-quality data and physical risk assessments to turn risk into opportunity through the integration of data into financial decision making. It
This publication is the second handbook from the CFRF Nature-Related Risk Working Group, focusing on nature-related financial risks and its implications for financial services. It provides practical guidance for banks,
Interactive tool generating a summary of climate-related risks and opportunities for firms based on business activities models, products, risks of the firm. Uses data from scenarios by the Central Banks
ISO 17298 marks a major milestone in biodiversity integration for business. Discover how this new international standard helps organisations assess nature-related risks and embed biodiversity into strategy – with expert
On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark advisory opinion on the obligations of states in relation to climate change. This blog is a collaboration between Lorraine Johnston, Partner, Tom Cummins, Senior Counsel – Dispute Resolution and Miran Bahra, Associate – Dispute Resolution at Ashurst LLP.
More and more consumers value products that reflect their sustainability values. However, the payments industry is falling behind, especially regarding card portfolios, which are still far from aligning with a sustainable lifestyle. Traditional payment cards, often made from plastic, fail to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions and do not reflect the sustainability values consumers increasingly prioritise.
Information on the UK government’s framework to create UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) by assessing and endorsing the global corporate reporting baseline of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
To make sure the UK is well-positioned to capture this growth, the government is delivering a world-leading sustainable finance framework. The government has concluded that a UK Taxonomy would not
Consumer behaviour has always been a massive force for change, and the payments industry is no exception. The trend towards sustainability and especially the movement of consumers towards a sustainable
At a recent executive session hosted by KPMG and The Payments Association, a consistent theme emerged: boards understand the importance of climate action but struggle to prioritise digital decarbonisation without
Major changes to the Conversion Factors
In a new blog post for the ESG Working Group’s ESG Toolkit, we dive into how TPA Member G+D Netcetera have championed sustainability ratings. We discuss their experience of partnering with GoCodeGreen
The FCA have prepared this report following an invitation by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to report on climate change adaptation challenges faced by the financial services firms they regulate. This is part of the 4th round of reporting under the climate adaptation power.
The PRA has produced this report in response to an invitation by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to participate under the fourth round of the climate change adaptation reporting power.
Crif joined December’s ESG Working Group meeting to present the importance of sourcing accurate carbon calculation data for financial institutions. Their findings revealed that a significant percentage of consumers are willing to switch providers if their current financial institution does not demonstrate strong ESG commitments and that transparency in operations and a proactive approach to environmental and social governance are crucial for building consumer trust and loyalty.
In this episode of the Insights Podcast, Tom Mason, co-founder of Shoal, and Marten Moller, Impact and Partnerships Manager at Algbra, discuss how fintech and banks can collaborate to create the next generation of sustainable financial products.
Becoming a B Corp as an early stage fintech has the potential to massively drive growth for your business. As a newly certified B Corp, Griffin are excited to share our journey and encourage other fintechs to consider this path.
In our newest episode of the Insights Podcast, Charlie Bronks, Crown Agents Bank, and Karine Martinez, Edenred, talk successful ESG policies, greenwashing and what effective green action really means.
They discuss how their companies have successfully tackled implementing ESG strategies and what other payments industry players should be doing to limit their impact on the environment and galvanize their customers.
KAE’s Payments and Sustainability Expert, Chris Holmes, speaks about 3 key roles payment companies can play in sustainability and the ESG space.
Hear from Cosmo Spens from CLOWD9 as he shares his insights and guidance on how organisations can get started on their ESG journey. Cosmo focuses on key points from the
A comprehensive look at why sustainability and ESG matters to the Payments industry; the three roles that the industry can play in moving the needle in the right direction; wording
Supplement to the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard
The FCA’s handbook includes a chapter on ESG and all the relevant obligations and reporting financial service firms must meet, including guidance on developing a Task Force on Climate-related Financial
A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard. The Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative is a multi-stakeholder partnership of businesses, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), governments, and others convened by the World Resources Institute (WRI),
