The Hidden Cost Holding Back Transition Finance
Banks are not short of capital for the transition. In fact, global estimates suggest that tens of trillions of dollars are already earmarked for transition finance. The real bottleneck is
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Banks are not short of capital for the transition. In fact, global estimates suggest that tens of trillions of dollars are already earmarked for transition finance. The real bottleneck is
For retail and hospitality businesses, winter brings two pressures at once. Energy consumption rises as heating and lighting run for longer hours, while the financial year-end brings increased scrutiny from
In February 2026, the FCA released its annual Insurance Regulatory Priorities report. On the surface, it reads like a supervisory roadmap. In reality, it is a signal flare for an
For most banks today, slashing financed emissions isn’t just a climate buzzword, it’s a regulatory, reputational, and risk-management imperative. But despite growing disclosure requirements and net-zero commitments, many financial institutions
UK businesses are estimated to lose up to £24 billion every year through energy overcharging, hidden fees and inefficient procurement practices. For businesses spending more than £50,000 annually on energy,
Commercial insurance pricing relies on the ability to assess and compare risk with reasonable confidence. When sustainability-related data is missing, that assessment becomes more uncertain. Risk does not disappear, but
For banks, carbon data is no longer just a disclosure requirement. It has become a practical input into green lending, transition finance and capital deployment decisions. Whether through sustainability-linked loans,
Insurers are accustomed to grouping risk. Industry codes, revenue bands, employee counts, and peer comparisons have long formed the backbone of commercial underwriting models. By clustering businesses that look similar
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) was established to provide a common structure for organisations and financial institutions to better understand how their activities interact with nature. Built around
This report is based on the first in a series of enlightening panel discussions that sets out to frame the problems and challenges being faced by all stakeholders in the ESG finance space. Despite the SMEs desire to engage in ESG practices, a lack of information on how to take action against climate change and competing business priorities are significant challenges in improving these practices.
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