Best practices

Van Lanschot Kempen

“Kempen started measuring carbon intensity of our own funds a few years ago and since [2017] we for the first time published the numbers externally. We see a lot of value in having a harmonized carbon accounting methodology that can help us implement TCFD recommendations and make us and our clients …

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Written by Angelica Afanador on Wednesday September 11, 2019

ABN AMRO

“It is ABN Amro’s ambition to support our clients on their sustainability journey. Together with them we can have a large impact through our mortgage, commercial real estate and investment portfolio. Measuring and reporting on the carbon impact of our banking activities is an essential aspect of …

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Written by Angelica Afanador on Wednesday September 11, 2019

ABN AMRO

The real estate market is challenged by CO2 emissions and lack of sustainable innovation. Our ambition is to accelerate the sustainability shift by supporting our clients’ transition to sustainability. We believe data collection, data enhancement and digital capabilities are key in being successful…

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Written by Evert Albers on Friday September 6, 2019

Coastal Enterprises, Inc. Business Loans

A New Approach for Quantifying Portfolio Emissions CEI decided to join the PCAF to better understand carbon accounting generally and to understand the carbon profile of its loan portfolio specifically. Most of the businesses we work with do not have the capacity or resources to determine …

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Written by Angelica Afanador on Wednesday February 26, 2020

Beneficial State Bank Motor Vehicle Loans

Applying PCAF to address both environmental and social issues Beneficial State Bank was founded in 2007 with a commitment to support social justice and environmental regeneration through triple bottom line banking. As part of its responsible business practices, the bank has measured and …

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Written by Angelica Afanador on Wednesday February 26, 2020

Vancity Mortgages

Introduction You don’t have to look far on the West Coast of Canada to see the impact that climate change and rising sea levels are having on our communities. “We can’t afford to wait. How financial institutions allocate capital will be pivotal in making sure we are part of the solution,” says …

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Written by Angelica Afanador on Monday July 20, 2020