Blake Goud

RFI remains committed to advancing responsible finance & equipping financial institutions in Islamic markets with essential tools. The expanded Financed Emissions Database provides data to form a deeper understanding of the role that finance plays in economy-wide emissions risk.

🔍 Global banks' climate challenges offer crucial lessons for OIC financial institutions. Prioritize transparency and real-world impact! 🌱 #GreenFinance #OIC #Decarbonization link.medium.com/V5ELr5aIXNb

Financial institutions need to identify what impact they want to have on #climate, #nature & the #JustTransition #ResponsibleFinance link.medium.com/GL4uiItb8Mb

The full story of climate data for financial institutions isn’t just the numbers. Commentary on the evolving landscape of emissions data by @NGFS_ and how to read beneath the numbers. #ClimateData #ClimateRisk #ResponsibleFinance #NetZero link.medium.com/DPvgPpbLdMb

📢 The Philippines has been unanimously chosen as the host country for the #LossAndDamage Fund, granting it an independent legal personality.

At the heart of the #SB60 climate talks in Bonn is a big document that everyone hopes will form the basis for a new goal on climate finance. Right now it's a mess because it's full of countries' divergent views on what that will look like. Quick 🧵 on some of those views...

🚀 The latest episode of #MajlisAndMarkets is LIVE! Join us as we speak to @khalidhowladar about the impact of emerging tech like crypto and blockchain on Islamic finance. Listen here [majlisandmarkets.buzzsprout.com/1907033/151626…]🎧 #IslamicFinance #TechDisruption

Research published at the start of COP28 found that climate finance globally is concentrated in developed countries and China." ft.com/content/6873d9…

"While all countries will need to cut greenhouse gas emissions if the world is to limit global warming, many of the poorest are struggling with ever-stretched budgets and a global private sector reluctant to invest in emerging and developing economies. [quote continues]

ICMA sustainable #sukuk guidance brings flexibility and risks for issuers with limited #green assets linkedin.com/pulse/icma-sus… @sharingrisk @RFIFoundation

As #TransitionFinance develops, it strikes me that there hasn't become a go-to example that defines the category, let alone what would be required for it to incorporate characteristics of a #JustTransition. With green finance, it's "solar". What is the transition equivalent?

Latest newsletter article from RFI: Banks in the #GCC region are tackling #ClimateTransition risk, but it remains a ‘work-in-progress’ link.medium.com/NOE3qHRNjIb Link to subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of the article. #ResponsibleFinance #ClimateRisk

Transition finance has grown in adoption even as sustainability linked financing has slowed. Its commonalities with 'use of proceeds' finance make it a potentially more effective tool especially for #EmergingMarkets and #DevelopingEconomies. link.medium.com/5ZyU0uoiMHb

An overview of an important contribution to understanding climate-related financial risks in the #MiddleEast #NorthAfrica and #CentralAsia, and for finding opportunities for the financial sector to build its #JustTransition capabilities @RFIFoundation linkedin.com/pulse/imf-repo…

Wonderful photo. An important reminder of the importance of #GlobalChoices work for a 10 year moratorium to protect the Central Arctic Ice from exploitation. @GCArcticAngels bbc.com/news/in-pictur…

There needs to be a redoubled effort to drive finance in the direction of alignment with the transition. International private #climatefinance will need to rise by 15 times from current levels. #ResponsibleFinance link.medium.com/suqDYYBWYGb

There's been a considerable effort put into improving guidance relating to #ResponsibleFinance and promoting alignment around baseline standards. @RFIFoundation commented on a two that are particularly important for financial sector stakeholders in #OIC markets & #IslamicFinance

@get15rock Could reflect ESG risk aversion, but challenging to see investment in #TransitionFinance if this can't be overcome. One thing we found was that #IslamicFinance screens can help investors pick & choose as they investigate lower #ESG scoring companies. zawya.com/en/islamic-eco…

With ESG indices mirroring market trends, investors question their impact on returns. Big funds scrutinize ESG ratings' reliability. The goal? Moving from arbitrary scores to robust, transparent data, ensuring ESG's role in smart, sustainable investing. 🌱💹 #ESGInvesting

Following the conclusion of #COP28 last year, #OIC financial institutions should focus on how the final declaration points towards key risks and opportunities arising from #ClimateTransition risks & their role in the #EnergyTransition. #ResponsibleFinance link.medium.com/8Z1UXmMGzGb

RFI has been part of the #BC100plus Steering Group since inception and we look forward to learning more about signatories through the podcast. Find out more below or at bc100plus.org!

At #COP28 Dubai, BxC @Ripple @SolanaFndn @filecoingreen @regen_network and @GBBCouncil gathered a group of incredible voices to discuss in-market solutions to scaling climate finance with web3 technology. You'll see some familiar faces here - enjoy! youtube.com/watch?v=Tqcalg…