October Insights

It's been a busy month at Cogo, with new partnerships, exciting events, and more. And with 3 COPs on the horizon, momentum is building for climate action. Let's work together to harness this opportunity and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. Read on for the latest updates and how you can get involved!

Industry news roundup

• New UN report warns that national climate pledges are set to cut emissions by only 2.6% by 2030—well below the 43% needed to limit warming to 1.5°C. Realize
• The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has introduced a sustainable finance agenda, requiring banks to target net-zero emissions and report on climate risks and progress. Find out more.
• With 3 COPs taking place in the next 2 months, there is a unique opportunity to accelerate collective action. Learn about the events and discover how leaders can harness this moment to drive impact.
• A new report by Innovate Finance, Vested Impact, and Accenture reveals UK fintech’s contribution to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. See how the sector is driving change.

Cogo news

• We’re excited to announce our expanded partnership with Westpac Australia. Through this collaboration, customers can see their home energy footprint and find energy-efficient upgrades and small business customers can calculate emissions. Learn more about our collaboration.
• The Cogo team attended Money20/20 in Las Vegas, where we encouraged American banks to seize climate action as an opportunity. We connected with brilliant industry experts, partners, and friends to drive this message forward. Find out more.
• We expanded our partnership with Tandem Bank, providing their customers with tools to monitor and reduce their carbon footprints within the banking app. Discover more about our partnership.
• We’re also proud to announce new partnerships with BDO and VISTR, empowering their SMEs with the tools they need to measure, manage and report their carbon emissions. Explore how we're helping businesses make an impact.

Expert insights

• How banks can use data to accelerate the home energy transition: Discover how banks can support customers' home energy upgrades, fulfil regulatory needs and unlock commercial growth.
• Why banks should lead the way in decarbonising homes: Explore the role of banks in driving the home energy transition and helping customers reduce their energy bills and emissions.?

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Thank you,

The Cogo team