Sustainable Finance archive
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FIA and FIA EPTA comment on European Commission’s Platform on Sustainable Finance draft
FIA and FIA EPTA submitted comments to the European Commission (EC) call for feedback on the Platform on Sustainable Finance’s draft proposal for an extended taxonomy to support economic transition.
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FIA L&C webinar: How US firms can navigate the EU regulatory agenda on ESG
The pace of legislative and regulatory change on sustainability both inside and outside the EU continues to accelerate, with global firms including those operating in the US finding themselves navigating increasingly disparate regimes.
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Viewpoint – Crypto and climate: A tale of two topics
While climate change and crypto assets are clearly top of mind, the policy agenda around them remains cloudy. Our markets can play a significant role in both.
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Customer demand for sustainable rubber drives supply chain changes
As environmental concerns become more important to consumers, leading manufacturers are responding by changing their procurement practices. That has spilled over into the commodity supply chain, leading to greater interest in sustainable production practices.
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FIA submits recommendation to the Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets consultation
On June 21, FIA submitted comments and recommendations to the Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets Phase II Public Consultation Report.
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Pulp Friction - New futures on recycled paper off to slow start
A recently launched effort to start a market for futures contracts on recycled paper is having trouble getting off the ground, showing the challenges ahead in the movement toward more sustainable commodities
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Commentary - Trusted marketplaces are key to meeting the climate challenge
Michael Syn, head of equities at Singapore Exchange, writes that market mechanisms, if designed in the right way, can help businesses bring innovation and creativity to the challenge of addressing climate change
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ABN Amro Clearing and Land Life partner in global reforestation program
50,000 trees will be planted each year offsetting an estimated 10,000 tons of CO2
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UK carbon trading to start with auctions, futures
The UK is poised to launch its own carbon market on 19 May with the first auction of carbon allowances and the listing of futures on ICE Futures Europe
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FIA issues joint letters on importance of linking UK ETS with EU ETS ahead of COP26
FIA recently released a joint paper urging the UK Government to start the process of linking the new UK Emissions Trading System (UK ETS) with the EU’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) as soon as practicable.
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