Green Fintech Trends and Solutions for Nature-related Applications
This two-part webinar series, hosted by CGFI with Nature Tech Collective (NTC) and Innovate UK Business Connect, explored opportunities for green fintech innovation to accelerate action. This first webinar reflected on key outcomes from COP16 and COP29 and the implications for the financial sector. Speakers discuss opportunities for green fintech innovation in support of financial […]
CGFI consortium meeting at Imperial Business School
CGFI brought together its consortium members to review ongoing projects, share research updates, and explore collaborative efforts to drive progress in green finance. The meeting also featured presentations from two start-ups in Greenhouse Cohort 8, which receive support from CGFI’s innovation hubs
Takeaways from COP16/29 and Opportunities for Innovation
This two-part webinar series, hosted by CGFI with Nature Tech Collective (NTC) and Innovate UK Business Connect, explored opportunities for green fintech innovation to accelerate action. This second webinar highlighted market and policy developments in green fintech and showcases innovative solutions from companies around the world. Our panellists discuss innovations for both “greening finance” and […]
Energy transition well underway despite interest rate setbacks
A new report from the Oxford Sustainable Finance Group concludes that despite a threat from high interest rates, the global transition to renewable energy is well underway. Evidence shows the green energy transition continues at pace The report finds that low-carbon capital expenditure (CAPEX) has overtaken oil and gas CAPEX globally, and the share […]
Connecting Research with Practice Workshop with Climate Financial Risk Forum (CFRF)
As part of CGFI’s mandate to steer the Research and Analytics Group at CFRF, the centre jostle a workshop to connect research with practice in London hosted by UKRI at their London office. The first CGFI-CFRF workshop provided a platform for academics, financial practitioners, and regulators to connect, share insights, and explore collaborations. It aimed […]
Assessing Corporate Transition Plans using a Production Asset-Based Planning Approach
Authors: David Kampmann, University of Oxford – Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, Saphira Rekker, UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment, Min Ruan, University of Oxford – Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, Gireesh Shrimali, University of Oxford Assessing Corporate Transition Plans using a Production Asset-Based Planning Approach Corporate transition plans […]
CGFI workshop on Tools, Data and Knowledge
The workshop was held at the University of Oxford and focused on assessing the readiness of CGFI’s tools, data, and knowledge for broader deployment beyond the original teams. Participants explored the Marketing and Technology Readiness Levels (MTRL) methodology, shared best practices, identified challenges, and developed an action plan to enhance the visibility and adoption of […]
Transforming equity analysis with location-specific corporate risk data
This webinar from Environmental Finance/Verisk Maplecroft explored how asset-level exposure analytics can transform approaches to sustainable investing. Speakers included Christophe Christiaen, CGFI Head of Impact and Innovation & Head of the Spatial Finance Initiative.
What comes next after CBES, and what role for integrated climate-nature risk analysis?
This event in our CGFI Connect series brought together banks, insurers, building societies, leading climate and nature scientists, and analytics businesses to explore the future of scenario analysis for climate and environmental risks. Participants discussed the climate and environmental risks that financial institutions face and how science could be better integrated into risk management.
Annual Greening Finance Prize -2024 Winners Announced
Wednesday, October 2nd – The University of Oxford has announced the winners of the University of Oxford Prize for Greening Finance, the preeminent prize for this important area of research and practice. The winners were announced at the World Forum on Enterprise & the Environment 2024, Oxford University’s flagship event on enterprise and the environment. […]