04/07/2022
Reporting standards, metrics to drive ESG in capital markets
Looking at South Africa, the report notes that the JSE has delivered draft climate and sustainability disclosure guidelines.
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04/07/2022
New finance taxonomy to explain what makes an SA project a green one
The green finance taxonomy is meant to help ensure that national priorities are reflected in financing measures, while still remaining aligned with international trends.
04/06/2022
Stimulating Creative Industry for Economic Sustainability
Apart from preserving the culture and values of the society, the creative industry is adjudged to be a catalyst for the economic transformation of any country.
04/06/2022
6 ways the world can cut emissions to avoid a climate catastrophe
The report, however, highlights that by the year 2030, emissions can be reduced to half of 2019 levels.
04/01/2022
Tender for purchase of energy from small-scale renewables in Mauritius
The Bid Security shall be issued by a Commercial Bank operating in Mauritius and shall remain valid for 210 days from the closing date of the bids.
03/31/2022
Banks perform well on climate risk disclosures
Particularly in terms of detailed guidance for metrics and targets disclosures – Just Share analysis.
03/31/2022
Nedbank To Continue ITs Long-Standing Support Of Renewable Energy Financing
The Namibian government has announced plans to develop a green hydrogen project in the Tsau-Khaeb National Park.
03/30/2022
Empower calls for greater international solidarity to combat climate change
As part of its participation in the ‘Middle East And North Africa Climate Week 2022’
03/30/2022
World Bank Issues The World’s First Wildlife Conservation Bond
The World Bank sells its first ‘Rhino’ bond to help South Africa’s conservation efforts and support local communities
03/28/2022
‘It’s our sun’: rural South Africans seek greater gains from clean energy
‘We thought it would bring employment and electricity to our homes – but we are still struggling, and we still have power cuts,’ said Bailey
03/28/2022
South Africa: Big Banks Promise to Power Green Energy, but How Long Will It Take?
The envisaged network of on-site and off-site solar and wind farms will offer 24/7 renewable energy to Anglo's South African operations
03/25/2022
African Development Bank to help fund Eskom climate change transition
The AfDB is part of consortium of international finance institutions which in November at the COP26 conference on climate change pledged to help raise $8.5 billion to establish a just energy transition facility.
03/25/2022
Credit Suisse acts as Sole Conservation Bond Structurer on World Bank's 'Rhino Bond'
Black rhinoceroses are categorized as critically endangered species, the next categorization being extinct in the wild, and their shrinking population reflects broader issues in biodiversity and conservation.
03/25/2022
Sterling Bank Harps on Cleaner Nigeria
We have been on this journey for more than 10 years.
03/25/2022
Dean Lam: HSBC Mauritius supports the island’s climate change agenda and actively champions its transition to net zero
Recent research published by HSBC and BCG notes that up to half of the estimated $100trn investment needed to deliver net zero supply chains will have to be directed towards SMEs
03/22/2022
To protect our planet, we need bold African leadership
While climate change is accentuating the biodiversity crisis, we also threaten African habitats with loss and degradation when they are not managed in accordance with best scientific knowledge.
03/16/2022
Standard Bank unveils climate targets to support Africa’s sustainable development
Group sets course for a net zero future and pledges to mobilise a cumulative amount of between R250 billion and R300 billion in sustainable finance by end of 2026.
03/14/2022
AfricaGoGreen Fund receives over $30 million investments from the African Development Bank
Launched in early 2021 with EUR 45 million in catalytic capital, the AfricaGoGreen Fund is a flagship project under the G20 Compact with Africa.
03/08/2022
SA’s most vulnerable hit the hardest by climate change
Sanlam youth-led dialogue reveals the importance of investing in infrastructure and urban planning if we want a sustainable future
02/24/2022
Embracing sustainable business is key to accelerating Africa’s economic growth
It is fostering innovation and is addressing some of our most pressing needs, such as the fight against climate change.