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 benchmarking study, undertaken by the Global Association of Risk Professionals(GARP), examines the extent to which third party data vendors differ in their property-level riskassessments and projections. As far as
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
Despite the duty to prevent sexual harassment no longer being new law, according to research by WorkNest, which surveyed over 400 HR professionals, four in ten businesses have not yet
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
This Financial Inclusion Strategy has been developed with the support of a Financial Inclusion Committee of consumer and industry representatives. This strategy sets out an ambitious programme of action to
Unlocking inclusive financial solutions for sustainable growth
While attitudes toward ESG vary across regions, our 2025 survey indicates that sustainability remains high on the UK CEOs’ agenda. ‘Climate impacts’ comes in at number 3 in terms of
A new report calls on financial services to embed accessibility at its core, ensuring people with learning disabilities are not excluded.
Copecto GmbH was recently nominated for The Payments Association’s Best ESG Initiative at the PAY360 Awards against well-established firms such as Worldline and Crown Agents Bank, and rising ESG stars
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.
As sustainability gains ground, card issuers and payment providers are exploring practical strategies to meet ESG goals and shifting consumer expectations.
By Rachel Baines, The Payments Association The impact of climate change is undeniable, and businesses across all sectors are grappling with the need to understand and reduce their carbon footprint.
A vision for a standardised framework an initiative by The Payments Association ESG Working Group Background: why do we need an industry standard framework? Organisations in the Payments space are
What can payments firms learn about ESG from a mountaineer-turned-global business owner? by Michèle Woodger, The Payments Association 50 years ago, mountain-climber Yvon Chouinard founded Patagonia – the outdoor brand
