Forests get a boost from new GCF policy on REDD+ results-based payments

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) recently adopted a landmark policy on REDD+ results-based payments, a major boon for forest finance. The decision was made at the 40th meeting of the GCF Board. REDD+ (Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation) is based on the principle that developing countries which reduce their emissions from deforestation and forest degradation can receive financial compensation, known as results-based payments. This is a highly efficient way of financing emissions reductions, as payment is made for verified emissions reductions. In addition, REDD+ results-based payments deliver a…

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Innovative property-linked solution could accelerate the decarbonisation of UK buildings, according to groundbreaking report

The Green Finance Institute (GFI), in partnership with Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest Group, has unveiled a groundbreaking report outlining the potential for an innovative green finance mechanism, Property Linked Finance (PLF), to channel billions of pounds worth of private investment into sustainable retrofit across the UK. The report sets out a series of guiding principles and key steps for how PLF should be designed and launched in England and Wales, including calling for enabling legislation from the government as well as the establishment of pilot programmes, initially in the…

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Charity values may not be so important to the ethics of turning down donations

Many fundraisers – and perhaps more non-fundraisers, such as senior leadership and trustees – might consider that not aligning with their charities’ values is an important consideration in deciding whether to refuse a donation from a ‘tainted’ source. However, new work from Rogare – The Fundraising Think Tank – produced in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and published in the new paper: Take it or Leave It: The Ethics of Gift Acceptance and Refusal– argues that values alignment may not be the best way to make the most…

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New Exclusive Data Reveals All-Time High Corporate Social Responsibility Impact in UK

Benevity Inc., the trusted global corporate social responsibility solution provider, today unveiled new insights into the UK corporate social responsibility (CSR) landscape with data showing UK companies’ commitment to social impact initiatives at an all-time high and increasing at a greater pace than the global average. The findings were showcased at Benevity Forum London, the premier event bringing together purpose-driven companies from the UK and Europe to exchange best practices for impactful volunteering, giving and sustainability programmes.  Benevity’s annual The State of Corporate Purpose report highlights the top CSR, DEI…

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Five takeouts from the predicted media inflation rises

Media inflation is predicted to rise over the next couple of years. WFA Tom Ashby, Global Lead, Media Services, highlights some implications for advertisers. The latest WFA Outlook report highlights a return to a rising inflationary market and that presents challenges that brands need to manage. Every media director will have to work out the right solution for their brands, but five general trends are apparent from the aggregate data provided by our nine agency and consultant partners: Inflation is challenging for media budgets Just as compound interest helps your…

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