Cool breezes for Frankfurt: Innovative use of wind currents
Bloomberg spoke to meteorologist Mathias Ratheiser about the rising temperatures in Frankfurt. The report shows how the metropolis can use natural wind systems to improve the urban climate and mitigate heatwaves through smart urban planning.
Green bonds: Germany is on the USA’s heels
Green bonds have long since become mainstream on the financial markets. They account for 80% of all sustainable issues. New issuers are likely to continue to provide plenty of new supply.
Frankfurt Goes COP28
In the run-up to the COP28 summit in Dubai, Frankfurt Main Finance asked its members what concrete measures they are taking to actively contribute to climate protection in view of the global challenges posed by climate change.
Delegation from the Montréal financial centre on a working visit to Frankfurt
Representatives of the financial centers Montréal and Frankfurt met in Frankfurt for a working visit and discussed the future of their further cooperation.
Collapse in demand for natural gas in Germany in the coming decades
Deloitte study forecasts drastic decline by 2050. Natural gas share in energy supply shrinks by 95%, especially in the building sector. New investments in natural gas projects are risky.
Reporting according to EU taxonomy still not very meaningful
Reported taxonomy capability and compliance differ widely among industrial companies in some cases. Only two-thirds of industrial companies use the mandatory EU template for reporting. Financial institutions still collect taxonomy indicators largely inconsistently.
Climate-related and environmental risks in loan pricing
Integrating climate and environmental factors into loan pricing is a complex and far-reaching challenge for European banks. It goes to the heart of their business – balance sheet management. There is much to do, and little time. This article introduces the key implications for banks, and some suggested steps to tackle this challenge.
“Frankfurt is the centre of global sustainability standards.”
Hesse’s Minister of Finance Michael Boddenberg visits the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) in its Frankfurt Office in order to exchange ideas on current developments in corporate sustainability reporting.
WAIFC’s Global Footprint and Commitment to Sustainability: Hubertus Vaeth Reflects on Achievements as Co-founder
Hubertus Vaeth addresses the challenges faced by Frankfurt Main Finance, in the third quarter of 2023. During this interview, it is also highlighted the notable achievements of the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) and he shares his objectives as a co-founder.
ISSB issues inaugural global sustainability disclosure standards
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has today issued its inaugural standards—IFRS S1 and IFRS S2—ushering in a new era of sustainability-related disclosures in capital markets worldwide.
