Examining Climate Transition Risk for Power Companies: Evidence from India
This study investigates the financial impact of climate transition risks for Indian power companies, using a forward-looking, microeconomic climate transition risk model. The analysis utilizes firm-level financial and environmental data, supported by widely used modelling scenarios such as GCAM and REMIND, across different NGFS pathways (B2DS and NZ2050) and shock years (2025 and 2030). Executive […]
Webinar: Research Theme Update for the Insurance Sector
In March 2024, we convened the insurance sector and broader ecosystem to discuss four of the most significant challenges they will face in the coming years. Following on from our event in March 2024, The CGFI Leeds Innovation Hub, in collaboration with the Lighthill Risk Network, Oasis LMF, Journal of Catastrophe Risk and Resilience, and […]
Masterclass in Sustainable Investing
Masterclass in Sustainable Investing Course Director: Chairman and Co-Founder, Impact Lens John is a prominent advisor in environmental investment funds with a 25-year track record in financial planning. As the Owner and Managing Director of various research and investment businesses, he has provided counsel to notable charitable trusts and organisations including WWF-UK, Greenpeace, Vivienne Westwood […]
External webinar: Connecting finance with the real economy: asset-level data for the construction minerals sectors
An ICEC-MCM webinar, where the Spatial Finance Initiative team presented their work on developing open asset databases for the cement, steel and other industries and how these are being used to support green finance applications and decision-making.
Webinar: Connecting finance with the real economy: asset-level data for the construction minerals sectors
The Spatial Finance Initiative team presented their work on developing open asset databases for the cement, steel and other industries and how these are being used to support green finance applications and decision-making.
Masterclass in Nature Finance
Masterclass in Nature Finance Course Director: Calvin Quek, Executive Director for Nature Finance, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group About Our economy is highly dependent upon nature and the ecosystem services it provides. As nature continues to deteriorate, society suffers, and businesses run more risk. Scientists predict that if the current rate at which nature is being […]
Masterclass in Transition Finance
Masterclass in Transition Finance Course Director: Dr Gireesh Shrimali, Head of Transition Finance Research, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group and José Luis Reséndiz, Research Assistant, Transition Finance Research, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group About To deliver the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the UN SDGs, it is necessary that finance and financial services be provided to […]
Masterclass in International Carbon Markets
Masterclass in International Carbon Markets Course Director: Injy Johnstone, Research Associate in Net Zero Aligned Offsetting About The Masterclass in International Carbon Markets equips professionals with a deep understanding of the complexities and evolving dynamics of reaching global net zero through use of market mechanisms. It will review the latest developments in international carbon markets, […]
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