April Insights

As the urgency to take collective climate action intensifies, it's concerning to see sustainability slipping down politicians’ agendas worldwide. In this month’s newsletter, we shine a spotlight on the science compelling us all to take action, alongside shifting legislations demanding greater transparency and sustainability from financial institutions. Let's dive in!?

Industry news roundup

• Britain's anti-greenwashing rule for finance takes effect in May to stop investment firms from inflating green credentials.
• U.N.'s Climate Chief announces we have 2 years to take action to prevent worse climate change, and warns politicians aren't doing enough.?
• EU parliament approves Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CDDS)?which aims to hold companies accountable for environmental and human rights violations in their supply chains.?
• New report reveals climate change will cause a 19% reduction in global income over the next 25 years with the poorest regions bearing the biggest economic burden.

Cogo news

• Cogo wins the People's Choice Award at IFGS: Reinforcing our conviction in fintech's critical role in accelerating the transition to net zero.?
• Cogo partners with Personetics: Making it easier for banks to provide their customers with climate-conscious banking solutions.
• Cogo features in the Future of Fintech report: With Emma Kisby sharing key insights and predictions for a greener industry.?
• Cogo joins the SusHI Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program: Joining leading startups from around the world.?

Expert insights

• Streamlining carbon measurement for SMEs: The case for using spend-based data: Learn how SMEs can overcome knowledge gaps, cost constraints, and resource limitations with the spend-based method.
• Gen Z taking the wheel: What's driving the next generation of consumers? Explore key factors motivating the ‘most disruptive generation ever’ and learn how your financial institution can engage these consumers?

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Thank you,

The Cogo team