Projects backed by the UK, totalling £49 million in value, are set to be unveiled at the first-ever Africa Climate Summit taking place in Kenya from 4-6 September.  These initiatives… read more →

Cargill and BAR Technologies’ latest innovation, BAR Tech WindWings by Yara Marine, has set sail. This technology aims to cut cargo ship emissions by up to 30%. Amidst the global… read more →

Although there is widespread support for ESG initiatives and a large proportion willing to prioritise positive environmental and social impacts over financial returns, Standard Chartered’s research reveals that many companies still haven’t made concrete sustainability commitments or set targets. 

Yesterday, 14 August, the UK government unveiled a new “one-stop shop” aimed at assisting small businesses in their efforts to lower carbon emissions. The UK Business Climate Hub represents a… read more →

While a growing portion of the industry starts to seize the opportunities of measuring and managing emissions, many commodity traders still hesitate. Why undertake the complex process of carbon accounting, if it’s hard, if it’s not a legal requirement, and if it only draws attention to their high-carbon products rather than their competitors? 

A worldwide shortfall in curbing carbon emissions could result in increased debt-servicing costs for 59 countries over the forthcoming decade, as per a study simulating the economic repercussions of climate… read more →

At the World Export Development Forum (WEDF), hosted in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, TFG’s Deepesh Patel spoke with Davaadalai Batsuuri, Economic Policy Advisor to the President of Mongolia, to learn more about Mongolia’s commitment to green trade and the country’s environmentally conscious strategies.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector wing of the World Bank, has entered into a contract with Switzerland’s government to initiate the next phase of the Sustainable Cities… read more →

This week, during a visit to Nigeria, British Foreign Minister James Cleverly will unveil a new support package to enhance the climate resilience of Nigeria’s agriculture sector, his office announced… read more →

In this episode of Trade Finance Talks, TFG’s Deepesh Patel was joined by Francesca Beomonte, Head of Structured Trade & Export Finance at UniCredit, to learn more about the role of ECAs in international trade.