Apparently bicycles can be hostile. Have never noticed this myself - always thought they were rather friendly :) www.bloomberg.com/news/article... #sustainability

We may be nearing a new tipping point according to KNMI researchers. Rapid large-scale #emissions cuts are needed. www.theguardian.com/environment/... #climate #sustainability

Banks and other financial institutions need to kick the #coal habit asap. Otherwise we will all face the #climate consequences. www.bloomberg.com/news/article... #sustainability #systemicrisk

The lower chamber of the #Dutch parliament has voted to make #districtheating networks public, reversing privatisation. fd.nl/politiek/156... #sustainability #energy

Announcement yesterday by #EFRAG that their public consultation on #ESRS simplification has been extended until the end of September. Gives more time for everyone to voice their opinion and provide feedback. www.efrag.org/en/news-and-... #sustainability #csrd #esg

Hottest 1 July ever measured in the Netherlands. Local news reports indicating that the heat is up to 35.7 c (about 96 fahrenheit). It seems #climatechange isn't fake news after all -it's actually real. 🧊 ☀️ www.weeronline.nl/nieuws/1-7-2...

The climate breakdown is currently outpacing the green transition. The increased inequality doesn't and will not recognise borders. More long-term vision is needed. www.theguardian.com/business/202... #climate #equality #sustainability

Bank resolution procedures overhauled to become more predictable in the #EU www.ft.com/content/1418... #banking

Flying is a major cause of global GHG #emissions. In the UK, #aviation emissions now exceed those of the electricity sector. More progress on clean fuels is needed. But flying, especially short distance flights, must also be reduced. www.ft.com/content/7e17... #sustainability #climate

Latest "Banking on #Climate Chaos" Report is painful reading for me. There was already much work to do in the banking sector to achieve net-zero. A deep hole seems to grow deeper. Banks need to live up to their promises. www.bankingonclimatechaos.org?bank=JPMorga... #sustainability #Banking

Basel committee publishes new voluntary framework for the disclosure of climate-related financial risks www.bis.org/bcbs/publ/d5... #climaterisk #sustainability #finance

Is a further easing of #ESG rules coming in the EU ? The Parliamentary Rapporteur's draft proposal is circulating and recommends a threshold of 3000 FTEs and removes #climate transition plans as a requirement. IMHO not good. www.bloomberg.com/news/article... #politicalrisk #sustainability

New digital mortgage identification standard is being introduced, aligned with eIDAS www.vvponline.nl/nieuws/tien-... #hypotheek #mortgage #ThinkYes

The inspiring story of Hope Shue. www.ncaa.org/news/2025/6/... #middlebury #nescac #lax

Some signs that recent political developments in the #Netherlands may facilitate quicker progress on Dutch #climate - related initiatives fd.nl/bedrijfsleve... #sustainability #ESG

It will be interesting to see how this impacts the Dutch implementation of #CSRD #VSME #Omnibus and other #ESGregulation. No doubt it adds uncertainty to some extent. 💪 But the power of the poldermodel is that it always manages to find a way www.bloomberg.com/news/article... #sustainability #ESG

Immigration = economic growth and prosperity. It was the recipe for the US for 200 years. And guess what ? the formula still holds true today. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature... #immigration #humanrights #sustainability #growth

More investors are (logically) coming to the conclusion that demand for oil and gas will begin to decline sooner rather than later. www.ft.com/content/9d83... #climate #sustainability #emissions

Results from the Bundesbank #climate #stresstest for the German #banking sector have been published. Main conclusion is an avg increase of up to 40 % in PDs for non-financial corporations after 3 years www.bundesbank.de/en/publicati... #climaterisk #sustainability

#EBA consultation launched including updated #ESG #risk #disclosure requirements and templates. This extends the scope of application of ESG risk-related disclosures to all EU institutions. www.eba.europa.eu/publications... #sustainability #climaterisk

New #VSME materials published by EFRAG, including a digital template (excel) and and XBRL tool. Also astrong indication that an update to VSME is coming from the EU. www.efrag.org/en/news-and-... #CSRD #Sustainability #ESG

Interesting new #ECB working paper on #CommercialRealEstate & climate risk pricing. Exposure to climate risks is significant, but there is evidence that physical & transitional risks are being priced in across EU. www.ecb.europa.eu/pub/pdf/scpw... #sustainability #climaterisk #CRE #ESG

This weeks EU #Omnibus discussions reveal parliament ECON preference for a 3000 FTE threshold, elimination of "phase-ins" for wave 1 companies, and max 100 ESG #disclosure datapoints in the revised #ESRS among others. #sustainability #CSRD

Lack of #water has not traditionally been a #risk that is usually associated with the Netherlands. However likelihood of #drought as a #climaterisk is rising, a drought is currently underway and is having direct impacts on businesses which depend on its availability. #sustainability #agriculture

#Ethics #bribery #corruption #influence #security - many concerns. There is no way this should be allowed. My prediction: this will quickly become a case that is used in anti-corruption and compliance trainings .... fd.nl/politiek/155...

Whereas NGOs were vocal in their concerns about the 1000 FTE threshold of the EU #Omnibus, it may actually be the middle ground. www.responsible-investor.com/omnibus-lead... #sustainability #regulation #CSRD

Turning waste into an asset - in this case excess heat from data centers into heat for homes. Why aren't more towns and cities getting onboard with this possibility ? www.bloomberg.com/news/feature... #sustainability #infrastructure

Is ESG risk mispriced (or simply not priced in at all) ? New study says that investors may face corrections. www.bloomberg.com/news/article... #sustainability #finance #risk

Dutch #travel to the US ha fallen sharply in 2025. Once among the top 10 destinations, now 35th in Q1. Seems a clear market reaction to increased anti-Europe sentiment of the current administration and a perception of increased hostility at the border. fd.nl/bedrijfsleve...

Not a good day for the planet or for future generations. #NZBA has given in to the politics at the moment when ambition and a backbone are sorely needed. www.bloomberg.com/news/article... #sustainability #banking

Disappointing that the #NZBA is reducing its ambitions. IMHO it's a big mistake and only increases the #climaterisks for the financial sector & society. Banks need to finally kick the habit, exit #fossilfuel finance. I know its possible - I've already done it myself. #sustainability #banking

The Platform on Sustainable Finance proposes an SME Sustainable Finance Standard to help #SMEs & lenders voluntarily assess and showcase environmental #sustainability. ➡️ Read more: www.smeunited.eu/news/streaml... @gerhardhuemer.bsky.social

Given #EUOmnibus developments, its good to see "stop the clock" proceeding quickly. For banks, its also important that supervisory risk management expectations of #EBA and #ECB adjust to these new political realities. impakter.com/omnibus-pack... #climaterisk #banking #sustainability

IMHO cutting the redtape for electricity grid upgrades and green infrastructure would go a long way towards the transition. www.reuters.com/business/ene... #climate #sustainability

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For all interested stakeholders and readers, #NIBC 's #sustainability policies are updated and available from our website. nibc.com/sustainabili... #climate #humanrights #ThinkYes

#NIBC 's regulated #savings accounts in Belgium have received the quality label "Approved by Testaankoop" from the Belgian consumer organization. www.test-aankoop.be/geld/spaarre... #financialresilience #responsible #banking #ThinkYes

The #Guardian has recreated a searchable #climate future #risk tool originally developed by Fema but then deleted due to Trump. Everyone can benefit from these insights to better manage their risks, plan for the impacts. Measuring is knowing. www.theguardian.com/environment/... #sustainability

Proud of the efforts made by #NIBC and all members of the Energy Efficient Mortgages Hub - Netherlands #EEMNL Working together to promote energy efficiency improvements in the Dutch residential #mortgage market. energyefficientmortgages.nl/dutch-energy...

Hmmm, a teaser on a new #Climate risk dashboard from @eba.europa.eu #sustainability #banks #finance

Interesting article in the Dutch #FD today in regard to the assurance costs of #CSRD reporting of first wave Dutch companies. Costs mentioned seem low to me - seem to exclude indirect costs needed to make all of this work. #EUOmnibus #CSRD #sustainability #ESG fd.nl/bedrijfsleve...

Ditching the goal is a bad idea. No ambition = no action. The world needs action. #climate #banking #nzba #sustainability www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

#NIBC Bank's Annual Reports are published with our #CSRD Sustainability Statements 💚 - 62% Scope 123 emissions during 2024 ! And even more progress when compared to our 2019 baseline. nibc.com/news/nibc-re... #sustainability #ThinkYes

Instead of calling out the EU, why not actually improve #humanrights. Just an idea .... www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

A legal no mans land right now for large companies in NL. #CSRD #Sustainability fd.nl/bedrijfsleve...