Robin Willing
@rwilling.bsky.social
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Leading
#Sustainability
at NIBC Bank in the Hague. All views are my own.
Apparently bicycles can be hostile. Have never noticed this myself - always thought they were rather friendly :)
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#sustainability
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Trump Cancels Trail, Bike-Lane Grants Deemed âHostileâ to Cars
The Trump administration canceled grants for street safety measures, pedestrian trails and bike lanes in communities around the country this month, each time offering a simple rationale for yanking ba...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-22/trump-cancels-trail-bike-lane-grants-deemed-hostile-to-cars
about 2 months ago
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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
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Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds
Scientists say âshockingâ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/28/collapse-critical-atlantic-current-amoc-no-longer-low-likelihood-study
2 months ago
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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
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Banks Plough Billions Into Coal âas if Glasgow Never Happenedâ
Global banks channeled more than $385 billion to the coal power industry over the past three years, with annual flows increasing last year from 2023, according to analysis by a group of nonprofits.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-08/banks-plough-billions-into-coal-as-if-glasgow-never-happened?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy
4 months ago
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The lower chamber of the
#Dutch
parliament has voted to make
#districtheating
networks public, reversing privatisation.
fd.nl/politiek/156...
#sustainability
#energy
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Tweede Kamer steunt wet om alle warmtenetten publiek te maken
De netwerken voor stadsverwarming mogen niet langer privaat bezit zijn. Dat moet de verbreiding van warmtenetten een zet geven.
https://fd.nl/politiek/1560755/tweede-kamer-steunt-wet-om-alle-warmtenetten-publiek-te-maken
4 months ago
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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
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https://www.efrag.org/en/news-and-calendar/news/extended-duration-of-efrags-public-consultation-on-esrs-simplification
4 months ago
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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. đ§ âď¸
www.weeronline.nl/nieuws/1-7-2...
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Officieel warmste 1 juli ooit gemeten
In De Bilt werd het niet eerder zo warm met een datum-warmterecord.
https://www.weeronline.nl/nieuws/1-7-2025-warmste-1-juli-ooit-gemeten
4 months ago
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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
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Ex-world leaders call for âpowerful shiftâ as they warn of extreme inequality
Former leaders urge current state heads to work together to end poverty amid potential of first trillionaires emerging
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jun/26/world-leaders-inequality-poverty
5 months ago
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Bank resolution procedures overhauled to become more predictable in the
#EU
www.ft.com/content/1418...
#banking
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EU strikes deal to overhaul bank failure rules
Long-awaited political agreement will revamp how bloc manages failing lenders to limit taxpayer liability
https://www.ft.com/content/1418bd98-325c-4f61-9f16-2a58da629681
5 months ago
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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
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Rising aviation emissions threaten UK climate targets, official advisers warn
Flights now contribute more greenhouse gas than electricity sector, Climate Change Committee says
https://www.ft.com/content/7e17a8d4-064c-46f0-b4e7-84c2f5086254
5 months ago
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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
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Banking on Climate Chaos 2025 - Banking on Climate Chaos
The worldâs 65 biggest banks committed $7,900,000,000,000 over 9 years to the fossil fuel industry, driving climate chaos & deadly health impacts.
https://www.bankingonclimatechaos.org/?bank=JPMorgan%20Chase#fulldata-panel
5 months ago
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Basel committee publishes new voluntary framework for the disclosure of climate-related financial risks
www.bis.org/bcbs/publ/d5...
#climaterisk
#sustainability
#finance
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A framework for the voluntary disclosure of climate-related financial risks
https://www.bis.org/bcbs/publ/d597.htm
5 months ago
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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
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EU Lawmakers Propose Further Easing of ESG Rules Amid Backlash
European lawmakers are considering drastic cuts in the number of companies subject to new ESG reporting requirements, raising concerns the bloc is doing serious damage to its sustainability agenda.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-12/eu-lawmakers-propose-further-easing-of-esg-rules-amid-backlash?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy
5 months ago
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New digital mortgage identification standard is being introduced, aligned with eIDAS
www.vvponline.nl/nieuws/tien-...
#hypotheek
#mortgage
#ThinkYes
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Tien hypotheekpartijen stellen identificatiestandaard vast | VVP
https://www.vvponline.nl/nieuws/tien-hypotheekpartijen-stellen-identificatiestandaard-vast
5 months ago
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The inspiring story of Hope Shue.
www.ncaa.org/news/2025/6/...
#middlebury
#nescac
#lax
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How Middleburyâs Hope Shue became the most decorated player in DIII women's lacrosse - NCAA.org
Middlebury's Hope Shue won four national championships, earned three Elite 90 academic awards and became a two-time National Player of the Year. Learn how the Division
https://www.ncaa.org/news/2025/6/11/media-center-how-middleburys-hope-shue-became-the-most-decorated-player-in-diii-womens-lacrosse.aspx
5 months ago
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Some signs that recent political developments in the
#Netherlands
may facilitate quicker progress on Dutch
#climate
- related initiatives
fd.nl/bedrijfsleve...
#sustainability
#ESG
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âKlimaatmaatregelen door de Kamer krijgen, kan nu makkelijker wordenâ
De val van het kabinet hoeft de energietransitie niet te schaden. Integendeel: âNu ze niet meer wordt gegijzeld door Geert Wilders kan Sophie Hermans veel breder op zoek naar steun in de Tweede Kamer....
https://fd.nl/bedrijfsleven/1557954/klimaatmaatregelen-door-de-kamer-krijgen-kan-nu-makkelijker-worden
5 months ago
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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. đŞ But the power of the poldermodel is that it always manages to find a way
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#sustainability
#ESG
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Dutch Premier Warns of Lawmaking Delays After Coalition Collapse
Dutch caretaker Prime Minister Dick Schoof told lawmakers they need to decide which issues to prioritize following the collapse of his government.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-04/netherlands-faces-months-in-limbo-after-government-collapses
5 months ago
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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
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Spain Bets on 1 Million Migrants to Keep Its Economy Growing
The country is bucking European trends with its most ambitious migration push to date, including a proposal for a âmass regularizationâ of undocumented foreign workers.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-05-29/spain-opens-doors-to-1-million-migrants-to-boost-workforce?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy
5 months ago
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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
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German asset manager divests Exxon shares over âinsufficientâ climate commitment
Union Investment sold out of US oil major and smaller peer EOG Resources after review
https://www.ft.com/content/9d837c44-10f8-49f5-94b5-6153fcdee6fa
5 months ago
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Results from the Bundesbank
#climate
#stresstest
for the German
#banking
sector have been published. Main conclusion is an avg increase of up to 40âŻ% in PDs for non-financial corporations after 3 years
www.bundesbank.de/en/publicati...
#climaterisk
#sustainability
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Climate stress test for the German banking sector: Impact of the green transition on corporate loan portfolios
Discussion paper 11/2025: Christian Gross, Laura-ChloĂŠ Kuntz, Simon Niederauer, Lena Strobel, Joachim Zwanzger
https://www.bundesbank.de/en/publications/research/discussion-papers/climate-stress-test-for-the-german-banking-sector-impact-of-the-green-transition-on-corporate-loan-portfolios-925556
5 months ago
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#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
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EBA launches consultation on amended disclosure requirements for ESG risks, equity exposures and aggregate exposure to shadow banking entities | European Banking Authority
https://www.eba.europa.eu/publications-and-media/press-releases/eba-launches-consultation-amended-disclosure-requirements-esg-risks-equity-exposures-and-aggregate
5 months ago
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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
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https://www.efrag.org/en/news-and-calendar/news/release-of-the-vsme-digital-template-xbrl-taxonomy-converter?ct=AAAAAhQFEQFzFAIGABEFZW1haWwGAQgIyxEBZQgIyxECc3QRFjY4MzVjZmQ0Yzc5NzMwNTIxNTE4NTQRAWwI9B8RAWMUAQ4CCAjL
5 months ago
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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
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https://www.ecb.europa.eu/pub/pdf/scpwps/ecb.wp3059~cf6e65ea31.en.pdf?8cd41bfa67c5313712df02e270e511fa
6 months ago
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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
6 months ago
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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
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Droogte dwingt tot verbod op gebruik oppervlaktewater
De waterbeheerders denken dat natuur en landbouw schade ondervinden als er bij de aanhoudende droogte niets gebeurt.
https://fd.nl/politiek/1556095/droogte-dwingt-tot-verbod-op-gebruik-oppervlaktewater
6 months ago
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#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...
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Trump onder vuur om voornemen om superluxe Air Force One uit Qatar aan te nemen
âDit is niet alleen omkoping, het is eersteklas buitenlandse invloed, met extra beenruimte.â
https://fd.nl/politiek/1555351/kritiek-op-voornemen-trump-om-superluxe-air-force-one-uit-qatar-aan-te-nemen
6 months ago
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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
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Omnibus lead negotiator mulls limiting CSRD to firms with 3,000+ employees
Sources say rapporteur is considering number of changes to the Commissionâs omnibus proposal.
https://www.responsible-investor.com/omnibus-lead-negotiator-mulls-limiting-csrd-to-firms-with-3000-employees/
6 months ago
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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
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How Finland Is Harvesting Waste Heat From Data Centers
By pairing power-hungry computer processing facilities with district heating systems, Nordic countries are trying to limit their environmental downsides.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-05-14/finland-s-data-centers-are-heating-cities-too?srnd=homepage-europe
6 months ago
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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
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Investors Face ESG Shock as Risk Mispriced, Cambridge Study Says
Investors lack financial incentives to chase sustainable targets, leaving them more exposed to losses once sentiment shifts, according to a study by academics at the University of Cambridge.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-12/investors-face-esg-shock-as-risk-mispriced-cambridge-study-says
6 months ago
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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...
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Vliegreizen naar de VS maken duikvlucht in tijdperk-Trump
Politieke spanningen, strenge grenscontroles en eerder dit jaar ook de dure dollar drukken de reislust. Amerikanen zelf zijn intussen ook huiverig geworden voor een trans-Atlantische vlucht.
https://fd.nl/bedrijfsleven/1552537/vliegreizen-naar-de-vs-maken-duikvlucht
7 months ago
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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
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Bank Climate Group Says Strategy Pivot Wins `Overwhelming Supportâ
NZBA signatories will be held to less stringent standard for reducing the emissions enabled by their lending.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-15/bank-climate-group-wins-overwhelming-support-for-new-direction?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy
7 months ago
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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
7 months ago
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reposted by
Robin Willing
SMEunited
7 months ago
The Platform on Sustainable Finance proposes an SME Sustainable Finance Standard to help
#SMEs
& lenders voluntarily assess and showcase environmental
#sustainability
. âĄď¸ Read more:
www.smeunited.eu/news/streaml...
@gerhardhuemer.bsky.social
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Streamlining sustainable finance for SMEs
The Platform on Sustainable Finance, an advisory body to the European Commission, has published its report on streamlining sustainable finance for SMEs. The report proposes an "SME Sustainable Finance...
https://www.smeunited.eu/news/streamlining-sustainable-finance-for-smes
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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
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Omnibus Package: Approved by EU Council, the EU Parliament is Next - Impakter
Now that the EU Council approved the EU Commission's "stop-the-clock" proposal intended to provide businesses with clarity, the EU Parliament is next in this effort to simplify EU regulations
https://impakter.com/omnibus-package-approved-eu-council-parliament-next/
8 months ago
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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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EU targeting energy laws in drive to cut red tape, sources say
The European Commission is considering changes to EU energy laws as part of its next package of proposals to cut the regulatory burden for struggling industries, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/eu-targeting-energy-laws-drive-cut-red-tape-sources-say-2025-03-27/
8 months ago
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reposted by
Robin Willing
Joseph Wilde-Ramsing
8 months ago
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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
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Sustainability policies
https://nibc.com/sustainability/sustainability-policies
8 months ago
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#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
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Spaarrekeningen: beste voorwaarden - Test Aankoop
Welke spaarrekening heeft de beste voorwaarden? Vertrouw op onze onafhankelijke tests.
https://www.test-aankoop.be/geld/spaarrekeningen/vergelijker-rentevoeten/lijst
8 months ago
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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
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Trumpâs âclimateâ purge deleted a new extreme weather risk tool. We recreated it
The Guardian has recreated a searchable climate future risk tool developed by Fema but then deleted
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2025/mar/26/extreme-weather-risk-tool-fema-trump?CMP=share_btn_url
8 months ago
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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...
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Hub - Energy Efficient Mortgages
The Energy Efficient Mortgages NL Hub is an initiative from a wide range of stakeholders active in the Dutch residential mortgage market. It brings together mortgage lenders, investors and different s...
https://energyefficientmortgages.nl/dutch-energy-efficient-mortagages-hub/
8 months ago
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Hmmm, a teaser on a new
#Climate
risk dashboard from
@eba.europa.eu
#sustainability
#banks
#finance
add a skeleton here at some point
8 months ago
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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...
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Duurzaamheidsverslag jaagt accountantskosten bedrijfsleven op
Nederlandse bedrijven zijn flink meer geld kwijt aan het laten controleren van de jaarrekening. Die stijging komt grotendeels door de extra kosten die de bedrijven maken voor de controle van hun duurz...
https://fd.nl/bedrijfsleven/1548787/duurzaamheidsverslag-jaagt-accountantskosten-bedrijfsleven-op
8 months ago
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Ditching the goal is a bad idea. No ambition = no action. The world needs action.
#climate
#banking
#nzba
#sustainability
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Bankersâ Climate Alliance Prepares Vote on Ditching 1.5C Goal
The worldâs biggest climate alliance for banks is about to vote on whether itâs time to abandon a once hallowed goal.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-11/bankers-climate-alliance-prepares-vote-on-ditching-1-5c-goal?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy
8 months ago
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#NIBC
Bank's Annual Reports are published with our
#CSRD
Sustainability Statements đ - 62% Scope 123 emissions during 2024 ! And even more progress when compared to our 2019 baseline.
nibc.com/news/nibc-re...
#sustainability
#ThinkYes
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NIBC reports solid performance with net profit of EUR 199 million over 2024
https://nibc.com/news/nibc-reports-solid-performance-with-net-profit-of-eur-199-million-over-2024
8 months ago
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Instead of calling out the EU, why not actually improve
#humanrights
. Just an idea ....
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Qatar Minister Calls Out EU for ESG Overreach, Compliance Costs
A new European directive setting strict ESG reporting standards for large firms operating in the EU creates challenges that make âabsolutely no senseâ for companies like QatarEnergy, according to its ...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-08/qatar-minister-calls-out-eu-for-esg-overreach-compliance-costs?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy
11 months ago
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A legal no mans land right now for large companies in NL.
#CSRD
#Sustainability
fd.nl/bedrijfsleve...
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Door vertraging groene rapportageplicht ontstaat âjuridisch niemandslandâ voor bedrijven
Nederland is te laat met het invoeren van de Europese duurzaamheidsrichtlijn CSRD. Dat roept vragen op bij bedrijven en accountants, blijkt uit een rondgang van het FD. Die worstelden toch al met de v...
https://fd.nl/bedrijfsleven/1539415/vertraging-groene-rapportageplicht-veroorzaakt-juridisch-niemandsland
11 months ago
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