Malawi: Standard Bank Intensifies Climate Change Fight, Partners With World Vision in Reforestation Drive

Malawi: Standard Bank Intensifies Climate Change Fight, Partners With World Vision in Reforestation Drive

Standard Bank Plc intensified its efforts in fighting climate change through reforestation aimed at preserving land and protecting communities from climate shocks.

Perhaps no one is surprised by the announcement of another climate exit – just like the news of extreme floods, forest fires or heat waves. The problems of the ecological system are increasingly affecting the financial markets. All parties involved, as well as banks and companies, have recognized that the financial system is often working against environmental goals. However, inaction costs more than action. Where can we find rays of hope?

Standard Bank intensifies climate change fight, partners with World Vision in reforestation drive

Standard Bank Plc intensified its efforts in fighting climate change through reforestation aimed at preserving land and protecting communities from climate shocks. During the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with World Vision International at BICC in Lilongwe, the bank’s Head of Business and Commercial Banking, Graham Chipande, said the partnership will drive sustainable […] The post Standard Bank intensifies climate change fight, …

Warning words in a warming world: central bank communication and climate change

Central banks play an critical role in the low-carbon transition. This paper shows the critical role of central bank communications in signalling and shaping market expectations and valuations in that context.

Guidance for Climate Target Setting for Banks – Version 3

The Guidance for Climate Target Setting for Banks outlines key principles to underpin the setting of credible, robust, impactful and ambitious targets for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goals in alignment with the Paris Agreement.