Clean energy, carbon, sustainable finance and the technology decarbonising the economy.
Green fintech, Cogo, is today announcing the launch of a new product, which empowers users to measure and optimise the energy efficiency of their homes and vehicles. The electrification tool recommends personalised upgrades to help individuals save thousands a year in reduced energy and fuel bills, and provides data back to the corporate on the carbon savings…
Temenos (SIX: TEMN), a global leader in mission-critical solutions for financial institutions, today announced that it has been recognized once again as a global sustainability leader by the top ESG ratings agencies. Temenos achieved the top score in the Software industry for the third year running in the 2024 Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices (DJBICI) and…
Prague-based accelerator and venture capital firm, Soulmates Ventures, has announced the launch of a €50 million fund dedicated to sustainable innovation. This new fund significantly boosts their commitment to supporting early-stage startups, increasing initial investments to up to €3 million per startup, with follow-on funding extending up to €5 million. Operating under Article 9 of the…
Bitget the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has released its February 2025 transparency report, marking yet another landmark month of industry recognition and ecosystem growth. Driven by innovation, strategic business decisions and a strong demand for trustworthy platforms have pushed the ecosystem to expand beyond expectations. Starting off February, Bitget ranked #8 on Forbes’ prestigious list of Top Trusted…
Green fintech, Cogo, has joined forces with The Carbon Literacy Project to help SMEs deliver climate action and secure a Carbon Literate Organisation accreditation. By adding a new Carbon Literacy action within its Carbon Manager tool, Cogo aims to encourage SMEs to initiate a Carbon Literacy training programme for staff to take more effective climate action…
NatWest has joined ParalympicsGB as their official banking partner, and with an extension to their existing partnership with Team GB, will support both teams through the Milano-Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. NatWest’s partnership with Team GB, which also encompasses support for Youth Olympic Games 2026 and Festivals, began in 2023…
Mastercard has announced the opening of its first office in Uganda, marking a significant milestone in its expansion across East Africa. This strategic move underscores Mastercard’s dedication to fostering financial inclusion and accelerating digital transformation in the region. With Uganda’s economy projected to grow at 6.2% by 2025, the country is poised for sustained expansion. Mastercard’s…
New research commissioned by inclusive global payments platform Ecommpay found that 61% of e-commerce merchants would ‘definitely’ choose a payment provider based on their commitment to ESG. A further 38% said they might do so. The sustainability values of a potential partner have at least some influence over all respondents; 41% said they are strongly influenced,…
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