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How Can the Digital World, Including Financial Services and FinTech, Become Part of the Climate Solution? In the ongoing battle against climate change, we often overlook a critical contributor to global emissions: our digital infrastructure. This is especially relevant in sectors like financial services and FinTech, where digital transformation is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Enter Decarbonise Digital by Eric Zie, a book that dives deep into how the digital sector—particularly industries like ours—can and must transform to become a force for good in the fight against climate change. Eric Zie, a recognised leader in sustainable IT and a two-time The Earthshot Prize nominee, doesn’t just outline the problem. He provides a clear, actionable roadmap for reducing the carbon footprint of digital technologies. This book is not just a wake-up call; it's a guide to making meaningful change, especially in data-heavy industries like financial services, where the digital footprint is enormous and growing. Zie argues for a "global digital reset," urging the tech industry—including FinTech—to rethink its entire approach to growth. As our sector continues to innovate with digital wallets, blockchain, and AI-driven financial services, it’s crucial that sustainability is integrated as a core principle, not just an afterthought. His "Recipe for Change" is a practical framework that organisations in the financial sector can adopt today to balance digital growth with environmental responsibility. What makes Decarbonise Digital particularly impactful is its reach beyond the pages of the book. It has inspired a series of educational courses designed to equip IT professionals and digital leaders—especially those in finance and FinTech—with the knowledge and tools to implement these sustainable practices in their work. This extension of the book’s influence underscores its importance—not just as a text, but as a catalyst for real-world change. In an era increasingly dominated by digital technology, Decarbonise Digital is an essential read for anyone connected to the digital sector. For financial services and FinTech leaders, this book offers invaluable insights into how we can all contribute to a more sustainable future while continuing to innovate and grow. GoCodeGreen | B Corp™ Gareth Edwards Eric Zie #Sustainability #FinTech #FinancialServices #DigitalTransformation #ClimateAction #GreenTech #TechForGood

Miles Austin will be speaking at the prestigious Point Zero Forum in Zürich, Switzerland, taking place from 1 - 3 July 2024. In its 3rd edition, the Point Zero Forum gathers finance leaders, policymakers, and technologists for critical dialogues on innovating financial systems to tackle global challenges like climate change, geopolitical divergence, and digital disruption. This year’s theme, Balancing on the Edge: Harnessing Technological Promise in the Shadow of Global Risks, sets the stage for assessing global policy-tech progress on the following topics: Decoding Digital Assets: Integrating digital assets with regulated domestic and cross-border payment rails. Forming Frontier Tech: Scaling responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing. Elevating ESG: Advancing ESG reporting, benchmarking, and marketplaces through tech platforms. Manoeuvring Macro-Geopolitical Dynamics: Adapting tech and business strategies for financial institutions to navigate complex macro-geopolitical tensions. You can register to attend in the following link: https://lnkd.in/eiWCs-Sc #PFZ2024 Green Fintech Network

𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡'𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🌱� The financial industry is undergoing a transformation, with fintech at the forefront of merging sustainability with digital convenience. Here's how green fintech is reshaping the way we think about money and the environment: 📱 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐬 - Empowering individuals to understand and offset their carbon footprint through user-friendly applications. 🌿 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 - Investment platforms are emerging to cater specifically to those who wish to put their money into sustainable and renewable projects. 🌎 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐬 & 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 - Financial products that incentivize eco-friendly choices, such as reduced rates for green home improvements or electric vehicles. 🌱 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 - Democratizing green financing by enabling people to directly fund renewable energy projects or green startups. 🏦 𝐄𝐜𝐨-𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 - Digital banks are committing to use deposits for sustainable investments and shunning industries detrimental to the environment. ♻️ 𝐆𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 - Fintech's digital methods are significantly cutting down on paper usage, contributing to forest conservation and reduced carbon emissions. 🔋 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 - With less physical infrastructure and increased cloud utilization, fintech operations are often more energy-efficient than traditional banking. ⛓️ 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 - Using blockchain technology to ensure supply chain sustainability and facilitate clean energy trading. 💼 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 - Streamlining the issuance of bonds funding environmentally friendly initiatives with smart contracts for better efficiency and transparency. 📊 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - Leveraging big data to assess and manage environmental risks, helping companies enhance their green strategies. The intersection of finance and green technology is not just a trend; it's a necessary evolution towards a more sustainable future. By supporting green fintech initiatives, we invest in the well-being of our planet. #GreenFintech #SustainableFinance #EcoFriendlyInvesting #DigitalBanking #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation #FutureOfFinance

🌍 Green Fintech: Driving the Path to Sustainability 🌱 In the face of climate change, green fintech is rising as a game-changer for promoting sustainable solutions. Merging finance with technology, it enables individuals and businesses to make environmentally responsible financial choices. From carbon footprint tracking apps to green bonds and sustainable investment platforms, this innovative field is reshaping our financial landscape. Together, let's leverage technology to pave the way toward a more sustainable future. #GreenFintech #Sustainability #Fintech #ClimateAction #ESG

What makes #businesssense in financing the deployment of a particular #technology or a particular disadvantaged group? How might a particular technology / innovation help close the #energyaccess gap? This paper considers one aspect of #UN Sustainable Development Goal SDG7 - the intention to 'leave no-one behind 'in the transition to #renewableenergy. The key findings of the paper are: - An internationally connected service entity providing an affordable ‘smart’ micro-grid $renewable #energytechnology platform evolves through a series of stakeholder value co-creation episodes similar to those described in the entrepreneurship literature but with an more diverse set of stakeholders - The structure of an appropriate service entity and associated business models is conditioned by the particular regional services ecosystem it is embedded in and contributes to - Value co-creation occurs at multiple levels: with the intended beneficiaries, with project investors, andwith government policy-makers and includes perceived value-in-use and value impact considerations. Ron Beckett 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEPk4s2s The Reinvention Network Swinburne University of Technology #energy #poverty #energyjustice #renewableenergy #servicedominantlogic #serviceecosystems #economicgrowth #economicbenefits #environmentalissues #environmentalbenefits #socialbenefits #communityengagement #enterprise #government #communitybenefits #buildingsocialcapital #trustintechnology #globalenergy #energyservices #modernenergyservices #modernenergy #energyefficiency #cleanerfossilfueltechnology #fossilfuel #energyinfrastructure #SIDS #smallislanddevelopingstates #energyeconomics #sustainableenergyservice #leavenoonebehind #developingcountries #environmentaldamage #innovation #openinnovation #innovationmanagement #management #data #opendata #bigdata #technology #tech #digitaltransformation #digitalisation #digitaltechnologies #digitalization #digitalinnovation #AI #ethics #IT #ICT #artificialintelligence #innovationstrategy #strategy #businessinnovation #thoughtleadership #researchimpact #knowledgemanagement #entrepreneurship #innovators #digital #digitech #knowledgetransfer #IoT #economy #cleantech #energytransformation #cleanenergy #blockchain #digitalcurrency #sustainability #unsdgs #sdgs #science #openscience #academia #research #digitization #socialchange #socialcapital #humanbehaviour #society #industry #socialchallenges #grandchallenges #socialinnovation #sustainableworld #openaccess

🌍 New White Paper: "ESG: Leveraging Innovation for Sustainability" 📘 We’re proud to have contributed to the creation of this white paper published by Finance Innovation and SeaBird, alongside many industry experts. 🎯 Its Goal? To provide guidance within the current ecosystem and offer key insights to move toward carbon neutrality and high-quality, comparable ESG data. Such data will empower funders and investors to make informed, sustainability-focused decisions. 🤝 Promoting Collaboration Carbon neutrality, building green asset portfolios, engaging savers, developing consistent and meaningful ESG information… fintech innovations provide many levers for action. Success, however, depends on fostering cooperation between traditional players and fintechs. 📥 Download it now: https://lnkd.in/eZNzeKpT #ESG #sustainablefinance #tech

The ultimate goal of sustainability is that all people live well, and future generations can also live well. This is a complex task, requiring a society-wide effort to devise and drive transformative solutions. "We have 17 United Nations sustainability development goals that cut across economic, social and environmental matters, and we must not forget they're interconnected," said DBS Group's Chief Sustainability Officer, Helge Muenkel, CFA. In fact, today, we already have most of the solutions needed to drive change. What is really needed is for everyone in the ecosystem – governments/ regulators, private sector entities and financial institutions, as well as people in the community — to come together and play their part. "If only one of the four moves, we're not going to get anywhere," said Helge. Helge was speaking at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024, in a panel that discussed how the double helix of digitisation and sustainability are converging to reshape banks’ business strategies. #SFF2024 #ESG #Sustainability #Fintech

Innovation begins with challenging the norm. Pactus is not afraid to disrupt conventional thinking to build a better, more efficient, and equitable world. #Pactus #BlockchainInnovation #BlockchainRevolution

🌿 Introducing the inaugural cohort of 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘁: 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! We're delighted to present the 10 selected fintech companies that will join us in Luxembourg. 🇨🇭 Callirius AG: Helping enterprises reach their climate net zero strategies, bridging private capital and effective, high-integrity nature-based solutions, scaling them up for the needs of tomorrow. 🇳🇱 Carbify: Combining agroforestry with blockchain-certified carbon debits, offering unparalleled CO2 traceability and social impact. 🇳🇱 ComplyTaxonomy.EU: Streamlining the gathering of customer data for financial institutions to comply with new sustainability rules.   🇬🇧 Connect Earth: Empowering any company to become a ClimateTech, by integrating Connect Earth’s carbon emissions measurement solutions. 🇸🇪 Datia: Automating ESG data collection and enabling investors to integrate it into their investment and reporting processes. 🇫🇷 Green Score Capital: Quantifying the biodiversity and carbon footprints of companies and their products, integrating their financial constraints.     🇨🇭 ImpactScope: Helping organisations deploy AI and web3 tools to measure, verify and amplify their sustainability achievements. 🇨🇭 InvestConservation®: Specialising in high-quality nature conservation projects, combining on-the-ground work with innovative technology like satellites, blockchain, and AI. 🇱🇺 Metricsat: Providing environmental metrics for financial institutions' investment asset locations. 🇫🇷 ValueCo: Collecting proprietary ESG ratings from investors and providing AI-powered anonymised analyses to asset managers, institutional investors, and corporates. This program, backed by the Ministry of Finance, Luxembourg, co-facilitated by the Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative (#LSFI), and powered by The #LHoFT, features a week-long bootcamp where the fintechs will engage with leaders, investors, and founders in sustainable finance. #GreenTech #ClimateTech #ESG #Data #Technology #SustainableFinance #Luxembourg Ministry of Finance, Luxembourg Gilles Roth Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative GGGI Luxembourg Jenny de Nijs Robert Jan Jarvis Tom Théobald Nicoletta Centofanti María Eugenia Tapia Rojo Chris Hollifield Simon Gorbutt Gildas Blanchard Luxembourg for Finance Nasir Zubairi Alex Panican Annabelle Albert-Fonteneau Antony Martini Green Fintech Network | Michael Grohmann William ten Zijthoff Nick Carmont Alexander L. Juan Manuel Serruya Valérie Tiersen Sean Murphy John Rogers Loise Wandera Mariem Mhadhbi

🌍 Attending The Star ESG Summit 2024 was inspiring! Over two days, we explored strategies for reducing carbon footprints, the financial benefits of ESG, and the role of tech like AI in sustainability. Thanks to Star Media Group Berhad, Sime Darby, and Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad for leading the way in making Malaysia a green investment hub. We’re excited to apply these insights and help our clients integrate ESG into their strategies. Dive deeper into our key takeaways on the blog! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gNVq8khz #Sustainability #ESG #Webfluentia