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In episode #120 of the Growth Series podcast, host Nicola Alvarez sits down with Chloe Timperley from the Green Finance Institute and Matt Coulson from Heron Financial to explore the rapidly evolving world of green mortgages.  They discuss the innovative certification initiative by the Green Finance Institute, designed to empower brokers with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate the green mortgage market. Chloe shares how this certification is setting a new standard in the industry, while Matt discusses the benefits of becoming certified, including attracting new clients and enhancing reputations. Both guests emphasise the crucial role brokers play in educating consumers about energy-efficient homes and how they can leverage these insights to better serve their clients. Brokers should listen for valuable insights into the green mortgage market that will help them to differentiate themselves and harness the power of green finance for sustainable success.  

The latest trends and sustainability innovations in the world of commercial real estate.Why is sustainability so crucial for the UK real estate sector? In this episode, NatWest's Ashley Toy is joined by Rob Wall, Assistant Director at the British Property Federation and Emma Harvey-Smith, Chief of Staff at the Green Finance Institute for a deep dive into the big forces pushing sustainability higher up the agenda. They discuss the impact of post-pandemic demand shifts, the role of technology and regulation – and more. In this episode of the Property Perspectives podcast, NatWest's Ashley Toy is joined by Rob Wall, Assistant Director at the British Property Federation and Emma Harvey-Smith, Chief of Staff at the Green Finance Institute for a deep dive into the big forces pushing sustainability higher up the agenda in the real estate sector. Listen today.NB. This was recorded on 13 February 2025.Get more tips, tools, and strategies to help navigate your sustainability journey today:Unlocking value in commercial real estate: strategies to decarbonise for growthCase Study: How Robertson Group is seizing new opportunities through retrofittingCase Study: How Barwood Capital is leveraging sustainability for long-term successCarbon Planner: sign up to measure your carbon footprint and explore how your business could potentially reduce emissionsRetrofit training progress: support to help you make your premises more energy efficient

AI was the talk of the town at Davos 2025, which focused on ‘Collaboration for the Intelligent Age'. At last year's summit climate change held centre stage, but significant headwinds now threaten the progress that's been made. A climate-sceptic president has been elected in the US, promising to pull out of international climate negotiations; inaction at Cop29 left many attendees despondent; and, despite a rapidly expanding share of renewables, global emissions are still growing. When the tides seem to be turning against climate action, how are leaders responding? Are they justifying climate action in new ways and using different language to discuss it? How are they creating consensus for action now that climate consensus seems in doubt? What narratives are unfolding around climate action? And what is stopping more from being done? For the first episode of the Women in Climate podcast series, GIB Asset Management, a sustainability-focused investment firm, hosted a round-table at Davos where extraordinary women leaders in the climate space discussed how they maintain momentum for climate action within their industries. Host of the series Naomi Kerbel, who is the director of communications at SEC Newgate UK, spoke to Katherine Garrett-Cox, chief executive of GIB Asset Management, Marisa Drew, chief sustainability officer at Standard Chartered Bank, Dr Rhian-Mari Thomas, chief executive of the Green Finance Institute, and Dr Manar Al Moneef, chief investment officer at Neom.

Biodiversity loss isn't just an environmental issue – it's a financial opportunity hiding in plain sight. But here's the thing: while it's just as important as tackling carbon emissions, natural capital is still flying under the radar for most businesses and investors.That's where today's guest, Helen Avery, comes in. Helen is the Director of Nature Programs at the Green Finance Institute (GFI), and she's on a mission to flip the script. Working at the crossroads of finance and nature, she is helping break down the barriers that are keeping private investment from flowing into biodiversity and sustainable landscapes.Helen makes a compelling case: ignoring natural capital isn't just bad for the planet – it's bad business. She's helping companies rethink the way they operate, from creating financial tools like carbon credits to embedding biodiversity right into their business models.In this interview, Helen explains why biodiversity has been overlooked in the climate conversation and how the GFI is driving innovation to get private money moving into nature-positive projects. We also talk about the big challenges – like scaling investments in natural capital – and why we need more leadership and collaboration to make restoring nature an economic no-brainer. Tune in as we talk about how the finance world can drive meaningful change for our planet – and why it's time to make that happen. Don't miss it!–About the SRI 360° Podcast: The SRI 360° Podcast is focused exclusively on sustainable & responsible investing. In each episode, I interview a world-class investor who is an accomplished practitioner from all asset classes. In my interviews, I cover everything from their early personal journeys to insights into how they developed and executed their investment strategies and what challenges they face today. Each episode is a chance to go way below the surface with these impressive people and gain additional insights and useful lessons from professional investors.–Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK–Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00) Helen Avery's background, education & early career (03:40) Joining Green Finance Institute (GFI) in 2020 (15:47) GFI overview, mission, and theory of change (21:13) The value of natural capital in driving investment returns (31:18) GFI's Nature Programs and its key focus areas (42:06) Catalyzing private investment with structured approaches (46:39) Reporting standards for nature-related risks (57:14) Rapid fire questions (01:05:27) Contact info (01:09:53)—Additional Resources:Helen Avery LinkedIn GFI website GFI Hive website 

Hear from Emma Howard Boyd CBE, Chair of the London Climate Resilience Review, as we dive into the challenges of climate adaptation and what it means for our cities. 2023 was not only the warmest year on record, it also marked the warmest 10-year period on record. As we witness first-hand the impacts of a warming climate, including heatwaves, more intense precipitation and increased flooding, the case for building resilience against these risks becomes ever more important. This is particularly so in our cities, where the concentration of populations and economic activity make adaptation non-negotiable. This episode's guest has recently led a comprehensive review of the Climate Resilience of London, which takes stock of the city's preparedness for climate impacts and makes a series of recommendations for how the city needs to bolster its efforts. In this episode, we explore: How cities are vulnerable to cascading and interconnected risks, which amplify the impacts of climate change; How a collaborative approach to learning and building resilience will be critical in the years ahead; And how adaptation and resilience need to be woven through our all our decision making, while paying particular attention to the most vulnerable communities To find out more about the Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®) Certificate, follow this link: https://www.garp.org/scr For more information on climate risk, visit GARP's Global Sustainability and Climate Risk Resource Center: https://www.garp.org/sustainability-climate If you have any questions, thoughts, or feedback regarding this podcast series, we would love to hear from you at: climateriskpodcast@garp.com   Links from today's discussion: Read the final report of the London Climate Resilience Review: https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/environment-and-climate-change/climate-change/climate-adaptation/london-climate-resilience-review C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group: https://www.c40.org/ Thames Estuary 2100 Group report directory: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/thames-estuary-2100-te2100   Speaker's Bio(s) Emma Howard Boyd, Chair, London Climate Resilience Review Emma has been the Chair of the London Climate Resilience Review, leading the delivery of its work since summer 2023. She has had an extensive career in financial services at the forefront of the climate change, environmental and sustainable finance agenda. Emma is also currently Chair of ClientEarth and a Global Ambassador for Race to Zero and Race to Resilience, and outgoing Chair of the Green Finance Institute. She has been Chair of the Environment Agency and an ex-officio board member of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from 2016 to 2022. Emma serves on several boards and advisory committees which include The Major Projects Association, Climate Arc, and the European Climate Foundation. She was the UK Commissioner to the Global Commission on Adaptation from 2018 until its sunset in January 2021.

So, what are green mortgages?   Green mortgages come in many different forms, but all aim to incentivise buyers in the purchase of energy efficient homes or make energy-related improvements.   Through increased innovation and rising environmental awareness, green mortgage products are being launched at an ever-increasing rate to incorporate important factors such as decarbonisation, EPC ratings and retrofitting. With this in mind, the latest episode of the award-winning Barclays Mortgage Insider Podcast sees host and property expert Phil Spencer joined by Kieran Campbell, head of sustainability & customer experience at London and Country and Rachael Hunnisett, associate director for built environment at the Green Finance Institute to help break down exactly how green mortgages work, who can get one, how they are financed and what brokers need to know about them. The discussion also explores the history of the sector, how brokers can help stimulate demand, the nuances connected with green finance, the state of the current green mortgage market and what the future might look like. In short, the green mortgage is here to stay and it should be heralded as a good thing. And, as a rapidly evolving area of the mortgage market, it's imperative for brokers to stay informed about its potential benefits. We hope this episode helps arm you with the information required to provide your clients with valued insights into this fascinating sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK is the first major economy to achieve it's 50% reduction target for Greenhouse Gas Emissions (between 1990 and 2022). However, we've still got a lot of work to do to reach our 2023 target of a 68% reduction. Many businesses are already making great strides to reduce their Impact, and while you can reduce, achieving true carbon neutrality will involve offsetting a certain amount of emissions. One of the biggest challenges for businesses in terms of completing their offsetting is finding a credible carbon offsetting scheme. Mel is joined by Luke Baldwin, Co-founder and CEO of Nature Broking, to discuss credible nature-based solutions for carbon offsetting. You'll learn ·      Who are Nature Broking? ·      What is Natural Capital? ·      How can we restore nature at scale? ·      Financing transition regenerative agriculture through the sale of natural capital ·      How have Nature Broking worked with clients to complete their carbon offsetting? ·      How can you demonstrate a credible carbon offsetting scheme? ·      What projects are Nature Broking currently working on?   Resources ·      Nature Broking ·      Isologyhub In this episode, we talk about: [00:30] Join the isologyhub – To get access to a suite of ISO related tools, training and templates. Simply head on over to isologyhub.com to either sign-up or book a demo. [02:05] Episode summary: Today Mel is joined by guest Luke Baldwin, Co-founder and CEO of Nature Broking, to discuss credible nature based solutions for carbon offsetting and explore some of the wonderful projects Nature Broking have been involved with. [04:10] What is natural capital?  – Natural capital is the idea of creating value from nature. What natural capital does is, it encompasses all the things that we get from nature that we rely on. That could be the shelter in your house all the way through to carbon offsets. [04:55] Who are Nature Broking? – Nature Broking's story starts off on a somber note. Sadly, Luke lost one of his friends in a mountaineering accident, and in his memory, Luke and another friend rewilded one acre of Scottish Borders Woodlands. This is something they make a point to visit every year, to pay tribute and to keep their living, breathing monument of his friends memory alive and well. The experience was an eye opening one. For as lovely as the process was, it was incredibly expensive, and not very easy to do. Luke then realised that philanthropy alone wasn't going to be able to cover the costs of what we required to restore nature. Looking into the matter further he found that 50% of the world's GDP is moderately or highly dependent on nature and that the UK, whilst green and beautiful, sits in the bottom 10%. And so, an idea was sparked. Together his friend and Co-founder Andy started down the nature restoration path and created Nature Broking. [06:20] What is Nature Broking's mission?: Nature Broking have 2 major missions: #1: Help restore nature at scale #2: Help finance a transition to regenerative agriculture [06:34] How can we restore nature at scale?  – The UK Government has set targets of halting nature decline by 2030, with a view to increase nature by 2045. The Green Finance Institute has calculated that there is a funding gap of about 56 billion in order for us to achieve our legally binding environmental targets. That's a hefty sum to put on public money and philanthropy, which is where private markets and business can make a big impact. Frameworks like PAS 2060 (ISO 14068) help businesses invest in nature, and with the creation of carbon credits, carbon has been commodified to make it more accessible for businesses to contribute to carbon offsetting. [08:20] How can we help finance transition regenerative agriculture through the sale of natural capital? – Regenerative agriculture is about restoring the soils, restoring nature back to its original level. Modern farming techniques, while fruitful, use tools such as fertilisers and mechanised farming that have damaged the soils biome. That's going to take time and a concerted effort to fix. Now obviously, we can't just stop farming, we need food, so not all land can go back to nature. Currently, 70% of the UK is farmed, so the agricultural sector will play a big part in being more regenerative. However, the current incentives aren't great, so there's a lot of work that needs to be done in terms of financing the mechanisms behind it, i.e. funding and subsidies ect. One way we could do this is by ulitilising the carbon markets, as regenerative agriculture can lead to significant carbon sequestration. [12:20] How do Nature Broking work with clients? – They make sure to work within the bounds of the business itself, as every business is different.. They don't do off the shelf solutions, preferring to work closely with their clients and help them to really spend time in nature at the place where their carbon credits are being implemented. It's ultimately about education on the different solutions available, including asking important questions like: ·      What impact do you want to have? ·      What are the challenges with each solution? ·      What do you need to watch out for? Each solution is tailored to your business. So, if you'd prefer to work in woodland restoration over regenerative agriculture, then Nature Broking would be happy to work with you to achieve that. Carbon credits include their own set of challenges, one of the main ones being that science changes, so the solutions offered through carbon credits will also change. It may be a case of purchasing credits that tackle different solutions over a large area rather than pooling them all into planting trees for example. Nature Broking are here to help advise and facilitate this. [15:30] Join the isologyhub – Don't miss out on a suite of over 200+ ISO tools, templates and training, sign-up to become a member of the isologyhub [17:45] How can Nature Broking demonstrate credible carbon offsetting? – Nature Broking are at their heart transparent with how they operate. By taking clients to see the actual physical results of their carbon credits, they can educate and help others form a genuine connection to nature. They want clients to truly understand the full impact of their efforts.  The second element is due diligence, which can be displayed by utilising one of the many carbon related frameworks now available, such as B Corp and Sylvera. Though these don't always work within a UK setting, so Nature Broking are working towards creating frameworks that do fit within the overall market view. Lastly, they ensure that the standard they're using is of high integrity, using frameworks such as the Integrity Council for the voluntary market, which analyses different standards. The 2nd is understanding the quality of the project developer, so looking at their technical expertise, looking at their financial ratings, and then evaluating the individual project itself in terms of potential risks. [21:50] What are some of the projects that Nature Broking are currently working on? – A broad view of what's available in terms of schemes include: ·      The Woodland Carbon Code ·      The Peatland Carbon Code – This is run by the IUCN, which is the International Council for the Conservation of Nature. They are both defined and funded by DEFRA. These are some of the first carbon codes to move into the UK, however there is a lack of available carbon credits, which should change in future. Other's include: ·      Wilder Carbon – A carbon code focused on rewilding, run by The Wildlife Trust. ·      Carbon Code of Conduct - A regenerative agriculture code, so it focuses on analysing the full sequestration and full emissions potential of a whole landholding. [25:00] Carbon Credits in practice – There's a current project called Bank Farm in Kent, which is being used as a test site for regenerative agriculture. This includes the likes of agroforestry, which is where you integrate trees into fields which provide shade for animals and store carbon. So, you're not removing those fields from production, simply adapting them to be more sustainable. They're also practicing mob grazing, which is all about using herbivores to maxmise the amount of carbon stored in the soil. You can do this by moving, say cows for example, around a field to graze quickly on small areas before moving them on. [27:05] Mel's conclusion – There's a huge opportunity in the management of agriculture that can be utilised within carbon credit schemes. In addition to helping our economy by creating new jobs within this new approach to tackling emissions and storing carbon. Hopefully we'll see larger corporations investing in these sorts of schemes both here in the UK and abroad. If You'd like to learn more about Nature Broking and their solutions, check out their website. 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Approximately $50 trillion in incremental investments is required by 2050 to transition the global economy to net zero emissions. Existing technologies need to be rapidly scaled across all regions whilst breakthrough technologies need to attract the funding to progress through development and deployment stages at the required pace. Financial leaders convended to discuss the solutions being implemented now. Featuring Dr Rhian-Mari Thomas OBE (CEO, Green Finance Institute), John Flint (CEO, UK Infrastructure Bank), Julia Groves (Managing Director, British Business Bank), Tim Reid (CEO, UK Export Finance), and Shaun Kingsbury (Chief Impact Officer, Just Climate). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

In our newest episode of the Mortgage Mavericks Podcast, we're taking a deep dive into the realm of Green mortgages. I have the privilege of hosting Rachael Hunnisett, the Green Mortgage Campaign Lead from the Green Finance Institute. After being captivated by Rachael's insights on the Accord Growth Series Podcast, I knew her perspective was something my audience needed to hear. Join us as we uncover the foundational elements of Green mortgages and discuss why both advisers and consumers should be tuning in.Listen to the Mortgage Marketing Mastery solo showSpotifyapple Youtube If you know someone who would be a good fit for the podcast, or maybe you would like to come on yourself then please drop me a message on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn and I would be happy to see if it's a good fit Take a screen shot of the podcast episode and tag me on Instagram (@ashborland) and I will give you a shoutout and follow back Book a free discovery call here https://calendly.com/ashborland/discoverycall If you are NEW HERE check out the following Playlist - Marketing Foundations For Mortgage BrokersCheck Out My Solo Podcast

Tying in with edie's Climate Finance Week of themed content and events, this episode delivers up three exclusive interviews with Lloyds Bank, the Green Finance Institute and Cibus Capital. Sustainability Uncovered, hosted in partnership with Lloyds Bank, uncovers some of most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features live in-the-studio guests, leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes. Whether you're a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just someone with a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you! Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

In this episode of SFI (not so) LIVE from Saffron Building Society, we are joined by Racheal Hunnisett from Green Finance Institute and Nicholas Mendes from John Charcol. Tony Hall and Jay Evans bring your SFI (not so) LIVE's first Green Special podcast. What is a green mortgage? Is there an appetite for them? What innovations are we seeing? Do we need Government interventions? Why are EPCs the holy grail of monitoring the performance of our homes? All these are addressed in this green special. Please do visit us for more thought leadership; If you are a mortgage broker visit Saffron for Intermediaries, otherwise visit Saffron Building Society --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sfinotsolive/message

In episode 84 of the Growth Series podcast, Nicola Alvarez, Senior Manager Proposition Development at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Danny Belton, Head of Lender Relationships at L&G Mortgage Club, and Racheal Hunnisett, Green Mortgage Campaign Lead at the Green Finance Institute, to discuss green mortgages.

In this episode Robert talks with Lauren Pamma about her introduction to EVs, the power of fleet electrification, the importance of building robust charging infrastructure, and her work with Government to improve and accelerate the electrification of transport. Lauren Pamma is a leading expert in renewable energy and sustainable finance, with over a decade of experience in the industry. She currently serves as the Director for the Decarbonisation of Road Transport. The Green Finance Institute is a UK-based organization with a focus on mobilizing private capital to address climate change and support a sustainable future. The institute works closely with governments, financial institutions, and businesses to create innovative financial solutions that enable the transition to a low-carbon economy.

In this episode Andrew talks to Emma Howard Boyd CBE, the Chair of the Green Finance Institute and former Chair of England's environmental regulator, about green finance and preparing for the coming climate storm. “I think it's about people who are focusing on solutions, who are focusing on a partnership approach, a collaborative approach, and who are listening.” This decade is the most important in terms of the shift that needs to happen if we're to meet our climate targets. And Emma Howard Boyd has been at the forefront of that here in the UK, with an extensive career in green finance. From 2016 until September 2022 she was the Chair of England's environmental regulator. She's also the Chair of the Green Finance Institute and a Global Ambassador for the UN's Race to Zero and Race to Resilience campaigns. She talks to Andrew about the need for pace, boldness, kindness and compassion – and what's on her leadership radar. This episode was recorded in May 2022. Featuring: Dr Andrew White, Senior Fellow of Management Practice, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Emma Howard Boyd (@EmmaHowardBoyd), former chair, England's Environment Agency. Emma's recommended book is The Listening Shift by Janie van Hool • Subscribe to Andrew's Leadership2050 Newsletter on LinkedIn • Discover more articles, podcasts and videos from Saïd Business School on the challenges business leaders of the future need to consider on Oxford Answers • Follow us on Twitter @Oxford_AnswersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sumit Agarwal is Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor of Finance at the Business School and a Professor of Economics and Real Estate at the National University of Singapore. He is also the Managing Director of Sustainable and Green Finance Institute at NUS. In the past, he has held positions as a Professor of Finance at the Business School, Georgetown University. Before that he was a senior financial economist in the research department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and prior to joining the Chicago Fed, he was a senior vice president and credit risk management executive in the Small Business Risk Solutions Group of Bank of America. Sumit's research is widely cited in leading newspapers and magazines like the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Economist, and the U.S Presidents Report to Congress. He also runs a blog on household financial decision making called Smart Finance.

The fight against climate change will be won or lost in cities. We've known this for some time. The question is, What do cities need to do financially to rise to that challenge?   How can they strengthen their business cases for net zero investment? And if their plans are brought together and aligned in a new and creative ways, could they generate greater scale, volume and predictability in ways that might make them more attractive to investors?  To answer this, the Connected Places Catapult has teamed up with the UK's Core Cities and London Councils to create the UK Cities Commission for Climate Investment, or 3Ci. The aim is to the leverage the combined scale and clout of the UK's cities to mobilise investment into low and net-zero carbon projects across all of the UK's largest cities, not just individual ones. 3Ci was launched in the lead up to COP26 in Glasgow in 2021, so in this episode we hear about the momentum that's been growing behind 3Ci over the last year. We hear how the UK's cities have started having a closer, more collaborative conversation with banks, pension funds and private investors.   We hear from:   Cllr Susan Aitkin, Leader of Glasgow City Council  Mayor Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol  Cllr Georgia Gould, Leader of Camden Council and Chair of London Councils  Prof Greg Clark CBE, Chair of 3Ci  Chris Sood-Nicholls, Managing Director and Head of Regional Development, Lloyds Banking Group   Pete Gladwell, Group Social Impact & Invesment Director, Legal and General  Lesley McEwan, Assistant Director (Government & Infrastructure), Deloitte  Ingrid Holmes, Executive Director, Green Finance Institute  Josiah Lockhart, CEO of Changeworks  Steve Turner, Director of 3Ci  The 3Ci partnership is now widening to include Metro Mayors, Combined Authorities, Scottish and Key Cities, Counties and Districts and a growing number of private investors, financiers, advisors, developers and built environment technology professionals. Innovate UK has also been providing core funding for 3Ci and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is providing programme support.   Theme music on this episode is by Phill Ward Music (www.phillward.com)

Under the Singapore-Australia Green Economy Agreement, both countries will embark on 17 joint initiatives for a start, such as developing a list of environmental goods and services with an eye to reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers. On the Straits Times The Big Story, Multimedia Correspondent Hairianto Diman speaks with Professor Sumit Agarwal, managing director of Sustainable and Green Finance Institute at the National University of Singapore, for his insights on this development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Ep is up! Another take on ESG investing, this time more of a European perspective. I was joined by Becky O'Connor, editor of and contributor to The ESG Investing Handbook: Insights and Developments In Environmental, Social & Governance Investment. Becky is head of pension and savings at interactive investor. She also co-founded the ethical sustainable personal finance website Good With Money in 2015. Additional support and contributions came from Abundance Investment, Baillie Gifford, Impax Asset Management, Carbon Tracker, Green Finance Institute, Global Returns Project, and Federated Hermes. The book is honest, pragmatic, educational, and inspirational. A lot of great work is being done. A lot of work still needs to be done. The work must start somewhere, and so do the vernacular and standards around ESG. Enjoy! Read more about Becky at interactive investor, follow her on Linkedin, Twitter, and buy the book anywhere books are sold, including here.

In this first episode of Financing Nature's COP27 Special Series from the Green Finance Institute and United Nations Environment Programme, we explore how the finance sector can reduce deforestation and finance reforestation, and frame up what we need from global leaders at COP27. Helen Avery speaks with Champions Finance Lead, Sagarika Chatterjee, about the work of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) and global commitments and solutions, and José Pugas, head of responsible investments and engagement at JGP Asset Management in Brazil shares with Jessica Smith the work of IFACC (Innovative Finance for the Amazon, Cerrado and Chaco) and the needs of the Global South.

Its the end of the work week already, and we want to take stock of a couple of major developments in the US, Asia and Singapore. On our list today are the minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meeting, China's worsening property debt crisis and the Singapore's inflation outlook. On Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian got down to the details with Professor Sumit Agarwal, Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor of Finance, Economics and Real Estate, and Managing Director of the Sustainable and Green Finance Institute at the National University of Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The connection between development and climate change is increasingly clear: delivering on these together will require large-scale low-carbon and resilient investments. It will also require approaches that tackle the political economy of the low-carbon transition and help communities build long-lasting resilience to climate change. What are the investments needed to achieve a green, resilient and sustainable future? How can we unlock private finance for climate action? How are countries stepping up to the challenge? During the https://live.worldbank.org/sm22/climate (2022 World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings), we explored the actions that are needed to create enabling environments, leverage different pools of capital at the right time, for specific needs, while involving communities and bringing them along in the global low-carbon, resilient transition. World leaders came together to discuss how to best build resilience & manage uncertainty. Listen to the Spring Meetings highlights in a special series of https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/series/the-development-podcast (The Development Podcast). Timestamps[00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [02:10] COP27 & Egypt: Creating meaningful solutions for the future [07:56] How to make climate finance tangible and action-oriented [15:20] Private capital in supporting climate action [23:27] Transitioning economies, transforming climate [26:04] Closure and thanks for tuning! Featured voicesRania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Arab Republic of Egypt: "We cannot think about climate as separate from the development process of the country." Rhian-Mari Thomas, Chief Executive, Green Finance Institute: "We clearly need that enabling policy and regulatory frameworks in country, as well as the mechanisms to improve credit worthiness so that we can secure both local and international funds." Nicholas Stern, IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government, London School of Economics: "We have to put in place a big transition and we have to do it now, and of course, exiting coal, moving away from coal. That will involve a great deal of investment, but we're going to have to adapt." Mari Pangestu, Managing Director, Development Policy and Partnerships, World Bank: "Another realism that we are facing today the Ukraine war and its impact on high energy prices and increased concerns around energy security. How can we move forward to continue accelerating the energy transition?" Makhtar Diop, Managing Director, IFC: "We are hearing very much from the private sector about green taxonomy. People want to know when they invest to support a fight against climate change, that is really targeted to activities which are related to that." ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCASTThis international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Don't miss an episode! https://world-bank-development-podcast.captivate.fm/listen (Listen and subscribe for free) on your favorite platform. ABOUT THE WBG-IMF SPRING MEETINGS 2022Preparing for future crises and strengthening international cooperation are essential to deliver a resilient recovery and a better future for those most in need. At these https://live.worldbank.org/sm22/climate (Spring Meetings), the World Bank Group convened leaders, experts and activists to discuss the impact of these global shocks on the most vulnerable communities. ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUPThe http://www.worldbank.org/ (World Bank Group) is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.

Plans for more electric cars to get out on Britain's roads have been boosted as Shell has announced plans to install 100,000 public electric car charging points by 2030. The Green Finance Institute has sent a warning to British policymakers that the country needs to secure billions to remain competitive in the rapidly growing Electric Vehicle battery sector. Over 900 electric vehicle chargers are to be added to Bonnet's platform in a new partnership with GeniePoint owner and operator EQUANS.The latest report by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders suggests battery electric vehicle registrations increased year on year by more than 40% in April.Elon Musk just announced a game changer for EV adoption.More than a third of companies do not have a clear strategy to reduce carbon emissions from their light commercial vehicle fleets, according to a new Fleet News survey sponsored by DriveElectric.Mercedes-AMG previews concept for first bespoke sports EV.The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy, which was published by the Department for Transport in March, commits £1.6 billion to the creation of 300,000 public charge points by 2030.A new survey of electric vehicle drivers in the United Kingdom published this week by Zap-Map.

Rhian-Mari Thomas is Chief Executive of the Green Finance Institute. The Institute sits at the nexus of the public and private sectors, the Green Finance Institute convenes and leads sectoral coalitions of global experts, that identify and unlock barriers to investment towards impactful, real-economy outcomes. The Green Finance Institute is backed by the UK Government and City of London Corporation. Rhian spent 20 years in investment banking and corporate finance and was awarded an OBE for services to green banking. She is an Emeritus Member of TCFD and co-chaired the launch of the TNFD to which she is a senior advisor. Rhian sits on numerous advisory groups across UK Government including the Net Zero Expert Group, Centre for Greening Finance and Investment, Global Resources Initiative, Department for Transport Expert Panel, Her Majesty's Treasury Green Technical Advisory Group and the UK Voluntary Carbon Markets Forum. Rhian was also a commissioner on the Zero Carbon Commission and a member of the Climate Change Committee's Net Zero Finance Advisory Group. Rhian sits on the advisory board for UCL Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources and co-chairs the advisory board for Snowball Impact Management.A fluent Welsh speaker, Rhian holds a PhD in Physics from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.Further reading:Green Finance Institutehttps://www.greenfinanceinstitute.co.uk/

Naomi Seward is joined by Lloyd Cochrane from Natwest and Emma Harvey from the Green Finance Institute to discuss green finance in the retail banking and consumer finance sector.

GFI Hive at the Green Finance Institute is launching a new podcast, Financing Nature, dedicated to exploring how to drive greater private investment into nature restoration and nature-based solutions.

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This week we're talking...Green Finance Institute outlines funding needs for 2030 EV switch. 20 best and worst places to drive an EV revealed  revealed as part of a new study by CarFinance247, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk disclosed in a filing on Wednesday that he had sold shares of the electric-car maker.Major car firms fail to back COP26 EV pledge.Hyundai full electric Ioniq 5 lands another major car of the year award.Electric vehicle company Rivian is set to go public Wednesday.Connected Kerb, the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure company, has announced plans to install 190,000 public on-street EV chargers, worth up to £1.9bn, by 2030.Motor Fuel Group opens first all-EV charging station.Renault hits the market with a new EV.

In partnership with the British Embassy in Madrid and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the UK, OMFIF convened two panel discussions on sustainable finance. Speakers focused on how Spain and the UK can work more closely to deliver the COP26 private finance hub strategy, as well as a wider global perspective ahead of COP26 in November. In this podcast, the focus is on sustainable finance best practices in both the UK and Spain. Speakers include: Antoni Ballabriga, Global Head of Responsible Business, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Jose Maria Roldan, Chairman, Spanish Banking Association James Hooton, Programme Director, Green Finance Institute Ángel Martínez-Aldama, President, INVERCO They delve into the role of sustainable finance as a potential key theme of the COP26 summit, the most impactful UK and Spanish policies for mitigating climate-related financial risks, the development of the COP26 private finance hub strategy and the role of public-private partnerships in transitioning to sustainable finance. The video recording of the meeting can be viewed here.  

In the first in our series of podcasts, Alex Smith, Senior Associate at Eversheds Sutherland is joined by Emma Harvey, Programme Director at the Green Finance Institute and Ian Tetsill, Global Head of Debt Finance Strategy at Eversheds Sutherland to discuss why sustainable credit is good credit.

How much does nature contribute to a regional economy, the health and well-being of its residents, as well as to building climate resilient communities? Greater Manchester Combined Authority's Sam Evans and Krista Patrick share the findings of its natural capital account and its journey to moving from public funding into attracting private investment with Green Finance Institute hosts Ryan Jude and Helen Avery.

In today's episode we will be returning to the topic of climate disclosures, looking specifically at the advancements in TCFD adoption across the banking sector. In 2019 we recorded a podcast that discussed the early adoption of the TCFD across the banking sector. Now, just 2 years on, we are starting to see a number of countries laying out plans for mandatory TCFD reporting. Expectations around the quality of climate disclosures are rising and we are seeing the TCFD transitioning to become a part of business as usual reporting. That is why today's discussion will be focused on learning from those already reporting to better understand what firms are doing well, as well as where improvements can be made. This episode will directly address: what banks are doing well and what needs to be improved; whether or not general-purpose lending needs to become more closely tied with emissions or other green indicators; and why TCFD reporting remains fragmented and what to do about it   In memory of Roger Gifford We wanted to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Sir Roger Gifford who sadly passed away in May. Among his many accomplishments, he was a respected banker, former Lord Mayor of the City of London and Chair of the Green Finance Institute, playing a leading role in driving the green finance agenda in the UK.  As someone who was always keen to support work promoting sustainable finance, he has been a good friend to GARP and was happy to write the Forewords to both BCS Consulting reports on TCFD discussed in this episode. We dedicate this episode of the podcast to his memory.    Links from today's discussion: Our previous podcast with Hector: https://garpcast.libsyn.com/tcfd-global-progress-for-the-banking-sector BCS' TCFD Report - Global Progress for the Banking Sector: http://www.bcsconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BCS-TCFD-Global-Progress-Report-for-the-Banking-Sector-060521.pdf For more information on climate risk, visit GARP's Climate Resources Hub: https://climate.garp.org/   If you have any questions, thoughts or feedback regarding this podcast series, we would love to hear from you at: climateriskpodcast@garp.com   ------------------   Hector Fontaine - Principal Consultant at BCS Consulting   Hector is a Risk & Finance management consultant and Sustainable Finance lead for BCS Consulting. BCS Consulting is focused on delivering complex business change projects to clients in banking and financial markets, working across Capital Markets, Retail & Corporate Banking and Finance & Risk functions in some of the world's leading financial institutions. Hector, as Sustainable Finance Lead, has expertise spanning finance and risk. Over the past few years, he has directed and co-authored a number of significant research papers, including the ESG Banking Benchmark Report back in 2018, and more recently two comprehensive reviews of the adoption and implementation of TCFD in the banking sector.

Matt talks with Helen Avery on the Green Finance Institute 

Matt speaks with Helen Avery of the Green Finance Institute. They discuss mobilizing capital for a zero-carbon economy, highlighting the need for private finance, catalytic capital, and nature-related financial disclosures. Helen encourages considering the environmental impact of investments. 

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Podcast: The Green Alliance Podcast (LS 34 · TOP 3% what is this?)Episode: The Dasgupta Review: how to realign the economy to address the ecological crisisPub date: 2020-08-12In this episode, you'll hear the highlights from one of our most recent events where we were joined by Professor Partha Dasgupta and Sir Roger Gifford, chair of the Green Finance Institute.They provided an eye-opening discussion on the economics of biodiversity and outlined the ways in which we can rebuild a more resilient economy for the future, in ways that address the ecological crisis.This event was included a live Q+A session and was chaired by Dame Fiona Reynolds, master of Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge.  The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Green Alliance, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

What would it take for us to shift to a regenerative economy? John Elkington, founder and chief pollinator at Volans and author of the recent book Green Swans: The coming boom in regenerative capitalism talks to host Helen Avery at the Green Finance Institute about the urgent need for a new approach to capitalism, and the investment, leadership and partnerships needed to have an economy that works for planet and people. This podcast, the information therein and any related materials are not intended to provide and do not constitute financial or investment advice or a financial promotion. The comments, views, and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the Green Finance Institute. In addition, neither the Green Finance Institute nor any of its trustees, directors, officers, affiliates or members makes any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or any information contained in this podcast and any liability therefore (including in respect of direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage) is expressly disclaimed.

Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3Jwb6HR This webinar features Sir Roger Gifford, Chair of the UK Green Finance Institute and past Lord Mayor of the City of London. Roger will share his thoughts on GFI's work, focussing on practical ways for changing the way we live and consume, and how the institute is supporting the race to transition the global economy towards a less carbon-intensive future. To learn more and register for the Green Horizon Summit on November 9-11, click here: Green Horizon Summit Speaker: Sir Roger Gifford is a Senior Banker at SEB in London. He read Chemistry at Oxford University and began his career in the financial sector at S.G. Warburg & Co, joining SEB in 1982. Prior to his appointment as UK Country Head (2000 – 2016) Roger headed the bank's operations in Japan for six years. He has worked in and around the primary debt and equity capital markets most of his career. Roger is Vice Chairman and past Chair of the Association of Foreign Banks (AFB) in London and Chair of the Advisory Board of the International Business and Diplomatic Exchange (IBDE). He was Chair of the London Green Finance Initiative launched in 2016 to further the contribution of the financial sector to the G20 climate agenda and chaired the UK Government's Green Finance Taskforce in 2018. Roger is also Chairman of the Green Finance Institute, launched in 2019, which has the economics, risk and commercial opportunity of meeting the challenge of climate change as its main focus.

How can the financial community prevent further destruction of nature? Ray Dhirani, head of sustainable finance at WWF-UK, joins co-hosts Helen Avery and Ryan Jude at the Green Finance Institute to talk about the recent film Our Planet: Too Big to Fail and its recommendations to the finance sector on risk, impact and opportunity as they relate to saving and regenerating our natural environment. This podcast, the information therein and any related materials are not intended to provide and do not constitute financial or investment advice or a financial promotion. The comments, views, and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the Green Finance Institute. In addition, neither the Green Finance Institute nor any of its trustees, directors, officers, affiliates or members makes any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or any information contained in this podcast and any liability therefore (including in respect of direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage) is expressly disclaimed.

Panellists: Dr Ben Caldecott (Chair, CEN Board & founding Director of the Oxford Sustainable Finance Programme), Guy Opperman MP (Minister for Pensions and Financial Inclusion), Gareth Davies MP (CEN); Rhian-Mari Thomas (CEO, Green Finance Institute), Will Martindale (Director of Policy and Research, PRI) Private finance has a vital role to play in delivering net zero, levelling up the regions of the UK through the construction of new clean and resilient infrastructure, and delivering a green economic recovery from Covid. Particularly important in the lead up to COP26, this discussion will explore the need for greater transparency around climate-related risks, including the potential to make the voluntary TCFD reporting framework mandatory, for further measures to align capital flows with desirable outcomes, and for financial institutions to establish credible net zero targets and plans. It would also explore the need to support green finance with ‘real economy' policy change, and the potential consequences of the “inevitable policy response” to climate change. There is also scope to explore some of the government's achievements on green finance, the role of a potential new government-backed infrastructure bank, “GIB 2.0”, in building back better, and how we can promote the UK as a green finance hub of expertise at COP26.

How can local authorities leverage the power of the crowd to finance local green solutions? Hosts Helen Avery and Ryan Jude are joined by Louise Wilson of Abundance Investment to dive into Community Municipal Investments, which allow the general public to invest as little as £5, through their local authority, in green projects such as hybrid battery storage and solar projects. With two local councils in the UK having launched their CMIs this summer, Louise discusses her organisation's ambitions to scale up the initiative. Helen also asks Louise about a nature climate bond launched in Scotland which helps part fund green spaces and nature. This podcast, the information therein and any related materials are not intended to provide and do not constitute financial or investment advice or a financial promotion. The comments, views, and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the Green Finance Institute. In addition, neither the Green Finance Institute nor any of its trustees, directors, officers, affiliates or members makes any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or any information contained in this podcast and any liability therefore (including in respect of direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage) is expressly disclaimed.

How can collaboration and a sectoral approach help drive private capital towards investing in net-zero solutions? Helen Avery is joined by Dr. Rhian-Mari Thomas, to discuss the Green Finance Institute's approach to accelerating the transition to a clean, resilient and environmentally sustainable economy. Helen also asks about Rhian's journey into green finance and what's keeping her inspired: “I'm not entirely sure how I could wake up every morning and think, today I'm going to use all my expertise, my energy and my knowledge to help move us towards a six-degree world.”

Green is the New Finance is a bi-weekly podcast series from the Green Finance Institute showcasing leading thinking on how to mobilise capital towards a greener, more inclusive and resilient global economy. Every other episode is a one-to-one interview with a global leader from within the finance sector or policy environment sharing their ideas on how to advance green and sustainable finance. Alternate episodes include interviews with those leading on-the-ground financing solutions and the Green Finance Institute's team's views on the latest news and trends.

Episode 67 of the Sustainable Business Covered podcast sees the edie team travel to numerous events during London Climate Action Week, securing exclusive interviews with the Green Finance Institute, Microsoft, the Green Alliance and more.