10/01/2019
Oak Jersey officially recognised as an eco-active business
Eco active business members are required to prove they meet local environmental legislation and show continued improvement in environmental performance on an annual basis.
Planet SOS
09/26/2019
The Green Recruitment Company Launches a New Office in The Caribbean
Whilst the Green Recruitment Company is proud of its global capability, we remain as ever committed to delivering a service that offers the best possible local engagement.
09/25/2019
BlueOrchard publishes Climate Finance study
The paper is enriched by a number of testimonials of renowned public and private sector representatives
09/24/2019
Collective Commitment to Climate Action
Working together and supporting each other in developing each bank’s capabilities and the necessary methodologies to measure climate impact and alignment with global and local climate goals.
09/24/2019
World's richest families fret about geopolitics, climate change
Total cash reserves were 7.6% of family office investments in 2019, up 70 basis points from a year earlier.
09/24/2019
Industry leaders say building brand Cayman has to be a team effort
Panellists explored the perils and rewards of nation branding and they all agreed that while this country has a solid brand, there are areas in need of attention.
09/23/2019
Bahamas 'Facing Impending Threat' From Climate Change
The declaration continued: “We declare that immediate and bold action by the Bahamas, other SIDS, and the international community is required to address this climate crisis.
09/23/2019
Banks worth $47 trillion adopt new U.N.-backed climate principles
Under pressure from investors, regulators and climate activists, some big banks have acknowledged the role lenders will need to play in a rapid transition to a low-carbon economy.
09/22/2019
Green securitisation offers welcome step towards a cleaner future … but EU climate targets demand wider action
Government backing could stimulate the retail green bond market in particular, where considerable public interest in environmentally-related projects already exists.
09/20/2019
UN to launch Principles for Responsible Banking
The Principles provide the framework for a sustainable banking system, and help the industry to demonstrate how it makes a positive contribution to society.
09/20/2019
Islands of climate ambition
Small island developing states like ours are barometers of the world’s commitment to climate action and sustainable development.
09/17/2019
Guernsey’s growing green ecosystem
Separately, Environmental & Social Impact Monitor (ESIM) is a not-for-profit accreditation service for island businesses, looking to contribute to Guernsey being recognised as a leading centre for green and sustainable business and finance. It rates b
09/16/2019
AfrAsia Bank pioneers Mauritius’ premier Sustainability Awards
The highlight of the 2019 summit is the “AfrAsia Bank Sustainability Awards”, a first in Mauritius and sets the stage for advancing the socio-economic and environmental awareness in the country.
09/02/2019
The route to going green
The GFSC endorses international standards known as the Common Principles for Climate Mitigation Finance Tracking.
08/29/2019
Waitrose & Partners launches £10k fund to support projects that protect the environment
Waitrose & Partners’ Environmental Focus Fund will award money to Channel Island projects
07/30/2019
Butterfield receives silver Keep Guernsey Green Award
The Award demonstrates to customers, staff and business partners that the organisation actively plans its energy conservation and waste management
07/29/2019
Investing to Fight Climate Change
The voices calling for action on climate change are growing louder.
07/25/2019
The growing spectrum of social impact bonds
Social impact bonds are one such option, which are gaining popularity for various reasons: they allow investors to focus on achieving a specific societal objective aligned to their beliefs
07/22/2019
Caribbean hotbed of pollution, report warns
More than 320,000 tons of plastic waste remains uncollected each year in this region.
07/19/2019
The future for Guernsey funds look green
This contributed to a total value of $12.7b (61% of total deal value) with Europe leading the activity with $5.4b (42.5%) of total renewables deal value.