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.
‘Room for improvement’ in the financial sector’s approach to biodiversity and nature conservation
A recent survey by PwC Germany and WWF Germany shows that the financial sector greatly underestimates the importance of biodiversity. At the same time, nature-positive business offers opportunities such as improved risk resilience and competitive advantages. A strategic approach is now crucial.
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.
Sustainability standards on a scientific basis Goethe University and ISSB want to work together intensively in future
Internationally comparable standards for corporate sustainability reporting are an important prerequisite for achieving climate and other sustainability goals worldwide. The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), which has had its key location in Frankfurt am Main since 2022, is to receive greater academic support from the Rhine-Main region in future. Goethe University and ISSB have defined the cornerstones of future cooperation in a Memorandum of Understanding.
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.
Hubertus Väth on partnership with Finance Montréal: promoting cooperation on sustainability standards
Finance Montréal and Frankfurt Main Finance have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the Global Baseline in Sustainability Reporting of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). Green and Sustainable Finance Cluster Germany Managing Director Michael Schmidt spoke with FMF Managing Director Hubertus Väth about the background.
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.
Study: Sustainable funds barely transparent
The new white paper by FMF member PwC in cooperation with Morningstar shows that the inconsistent data situation makes it difficult to compare sustainable funds and investment decisions.
CxO Sustainability Survey 2023: More investments in sustainability despite economic uncertainty
Climate change is one of the top three priorities for board members of German companies. According to Deloitte’s “Cx0 Sustainability Survey 2023”, 76% of German companies increased their sustainability investments in 2022.
Frankfurt UAS launches its first sustainability professorship
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences has filled the first of four professorships for sustainability as part of its sustainability strategy adopted in 2021.
