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We are proud to announce that WeESG has now become Redefine, a name that reflects who we are, what we do, and our role in supporting the global financial services sector to successfully navigate the market risks and opportunities they face. The world is demanding that financial institutions rapidly transition and reflect a world demanding [...]

Asia's financial institutions are sitting on a trillion-dollar question: how to finance the region's energy transition, climate adaptation, and industrial decarbonisation. The landscape is shifting fast: Extreme weather is no longer an outlier event but an annual recalibration of credit risk, insurance underwriting, and asset valuations. Carbon markets are maturing into tradeable asset classes where

Development banks working across Africa, Latin America, and Asia stand at a crucial intersection: their efforts to support national climate goals must also address social risks, or the “just transition”, to avoid leaving vulnerable populations behind as economies decarbonise. This post explores where national climate risk assessments stand on just transition, showcases best practices from

The International Finance Corporation's recent publication of its Biodiversity Finance Metrics for Impact Reporting supplement marks a pivotal moment on nature for the financial services sector. This framework addresses the mounting demand for comprehensive guidance on biodiversity impact reporting. As biodiversity deteriorates at unprecedented rates and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework calls for a whole-of-economy

The new year has ushered in significant headwinds for the sustainability agenda, with the initial momentum sparked by the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement now paving the way for a more nuanced reality. This shift is being driven by the changing global policy and regulatory landscape, as some commitments to international climate agreements

Green loans are a specialised form of financing designed exclusively to fund new or existing eligible Green Projects. These loans are structured to align with four core components known as the Green Loan Principles (GLP), which provide a framework for ensuring the integrity and consistency of green loan products. The defining characteristic of a green

In recent years, the financial sector has witnessed a growing emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions. While climate-related disclosures have gained significant traction, the announcement of the Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TISFD), at Climate Week 2024, is set to reshape the landscape of sustainable finance, only this

The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) represents a significant milestone in the European Union's efforts to promote transparency and accountability in sustainable finance. Introduced as part of the EU Action Plan on Financing Sustainable Growth, the SFDR aims to harmonise ESG disclosure standards across the continent and provide a comprehensive framework for sustainability-related reporting. As

The sustainable bond market has emerged as a critical component of the global financial landscape, reflecting the increasing urgency for climate action and sustainable development. This post provides an in-depth overview of the sustainable bond market, its significance, types, trends, and future outlook. We train on Sustainable Bonds Explore a few of the sustainable finance

Sustainable finance taxonomies, including the taxonomy framework used in various regions, are essential for classifying economic activities based on their sustainability credentials. As the world grapples with climate change and environmental issues, these taxonomies play a crucial role in mobilizing capital towards projects aligned with sustainability goals. This article explores the definition, historical context, regulatory