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UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI)
Research Services
Accelerating the adoption and use of climate and environmental data and analytics by financial institutions.
About us
The UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI) is a national centre established to accelerate the adoption and use of climate and environmental data and analytics by financial institutions internationally. It will unlock opportunities for the UK to lead in greening finance and financing green.
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External link for UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI)
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- Research Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
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- Oxford
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- Educational
- Founded
- 2021
- Specialties
- climate change, environment, sustainable finance, stranded assets, spatial finance, green finance, biodiversity, climate risk, financial risk, environmental analytics, climate data, transition risk, net zero, stress testing, and scenario analysis
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Smith School, University of Oxford, South Parks Road
Oxford, OX1 3QY, GB
Employees at UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI)
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Matt Scott
Senior Advisor | Climate & sustainability | Transition Planning
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Sebastian E V Werner
Director at Citi
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Ben Caldecott
Director, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group and the Lombard Odier Associate Professor of Sustainable Finance, University of Oxford; Director, UK…
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Amani Maalouf
Senior Researcher at University of Oxford| PhD in Environmental Engineering| Renewable Energy, Waste Management, LCA & Circular Economy Expert
Updates
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⏳ Climate/green fintech #startups - this week is your last chance to join The Greenhouse, Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation's leading climate #accelerator! Apply by 20th March: https://lnkd.in/eyzpkGt4 🔥 CGFI support climate and #greenfintech startups within each cohort - hear more from Lazaros Papachristodoulou and Alexis Kruse from Cohort 6 entrants Firex.ai on their #wildfire risk modelling analytics, and how we've worked with them: https://lnkd.in/eQg4RWwu 🔥 #innovation
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Climate/green fintech startups - don't miss out on the chance to join Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation's accelerator, the Greenhouse, by 20th March! https://lnkd.in/eyzpkGt4 💱 CGFI support #greenfintech #startups within each cohort - hear more from Edoardo Francesco Sabatino from Cohort 6 entrants ClimateKick on their climate investments solution and how we've worked with them 💱
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UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI) reposted this
Happy to share a recent working paper, "Climate Transition Finance Metrics Effectiveness: An Industry Perspective," led by José Luis R.. This adds to our research at the Net Zero Transition Plans (https://lnkd.in/g9WsBRbr) project at the Oxford Sustainable Finance Group and the UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI). Context: Climate transition finance metrics (TFMs) have become crucial for directing capital toward low-carbon pathways, yet their credibility, data integrity, and effectiveness in achieving near-term climate targets remain uncertain. This study: We systematically examine TFMs reported by some of the largest global financial institutions-including banks, insurers, asset owners, and asset managers-and conduct a cross-industry global survey with 219 practitioners to assess perceptions of TFM effectiveness and data availability. Findings: (1) Our analysis uncovers a significant discrepancy: while widely adopted TFMs such as climate risk exposure and green financing metrics are regarded as moderately to highly effective, the underlying data supporting these metrics is often incomplete or fragmented. (2) Regression analysis indicates that organizations with advanced climate transition and adaptation plans exhibit greater skepticism toward conventional TFMs, suggesting that single-purpose or narrowly focused metrics may inadequately capture the complex dynamics of large-scale climate transition efforts. Implications: Looking ahead, our results highlight the importance of providing strategic recommendations for policymakers, researchers, and financial leaders to optimize TFMs for achieving both near-term and systemic climate goals. #netzero #transitionplans #transitionfinance #metrics #credibility #integrity Executive summary: https://lnkd.in/gg-Sk5uw Paper: https://lnkd.in/gbvGwwhV
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⏳ #Startups - don't miss out on the chance to join Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation's #accelerator, the Greenhouse, by 20th March! https://lnkd.in/eyzpkGt4 ⬇️ #greenfintech #naturefintech #climatefintech #innovation
📢 Early-stage CleanTech, FinTech, DeepTech #startups – get #investor-ready, boost your commercial success and access up to £20k equity-free grant funding. Apply for The Greenhouse accelerator before 20 March (link in comments ⤵️) Intrigued and keen to learn more? Join one of our final informal Q&A webinars to meet the team, find out about the programme in more depth and hear what we're looking for from applicants (link in comments ⤵️) The Royal Institution Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment Imperial Enterprise Maiko Schaffrath Scale Space White City Innovation District UK Universities Climate Network CO₂RE - The Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI) Mary Ryan Imperial Consultants (ICON)
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Listen to Matt Scott discussing best practice approaches to drafting transition plans at the City & Financial Global Climate Transition Plans Summit on 24 March ⬇️
As businesses face increasing pressure to align with net-zero goals, transition plans are quickly becoming a crucial tool—not only for regulatory compliance but also for unlocking transition finance. In a rapidly changing financial landscape, having a clear, credible transition plan is essential for attracting investment. At our 3rd Annual Climate Transition Plans Summit, taking place at Cavendish Venues - 22 Duchess Mews, London on 24 March, we'll dive into how well-structured transition plans can serve as a catalyst for securing green capital and driving forward decarbonisation initiatives. Join James Close (Head of Climate Change, NatWest) and Sean Kidney (CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative) as they share insights into how businesses can leverage transition plans to unlock financing and secure long-term value. Key discussion points include: ➡️ How well-structured transition plans attract sustainable investment and financing ➡️ The evolving landscape of transition finance and what investors expect ➡️ Best practices for integrating transition planning into corporate finance strategies This is just one of the many topical sessions at the 3rd Annual Climate Transition Plans Summit. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical guidance on transition plans. Register today to secure your place. Other speakers to date include: 🎤 Richard Barker, Board Member, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) 🎤 Patrick de Cambourg, Chair, EFRAG Sustainability Reporting Board 🎤 Tanya Steele CBE, Chief Executive Officer, WWF 🎤 Jack Bisset, Policy Manager - Climate and Sustainability, External Reporting Board 🎤 David Watkins, Partner, Slaughter and May 🎤 David Croft, Group Head of Sustainability, Reckitt 🎤 Charlie Dixon, Associate Director, Green Finance Institute, UK Market Engagement Lead, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) 🎤 Amelia Ransome, Principal Consultant - Climate Transition Plans, South Pole 🎤 Mark Gough, CEO, Capitals Coalition 🎤 Susan Hooper, Co-founder and Member of the Board, Chapter Zero 🎤 Kate Levick, Founding Director, International Transition Plan Network (ITPN); Associate Director, Finance & Resilience, E3G 🎤 Joy Newton, Director of Climate and Sustainability Strategy, Lloyds Banking Group 🎤 Leah Ramoutar, B.Sc, FCA, Director of Environmental Sustainability, Aviva 🎤 Nick Robins, Executive Director, Just Transition Finance Lab 🎤 Matt Scott, Executive Director, UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI), University of Oxford 🎤 Rachel Solomon Williams, Executive Director, Aldersgate Group View the agenda: https://lnkd.in/dXt4SmUD ✨Sponsored by Slaughter and May and South Pole✨ #TransitionPlans #NetZero #TransitionFinance
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UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI) reposted this
Happy to share a recent working paper, "Climate Transition Plans' Assessment in Hard-to-Abate Sectors: Evidence from Airlines," led by José Luis R., as part of our Net Zero Transition Plans (https://lnkd.in/g9WsBRbr) project at the Oxford Sustainable Finance Group and the UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI). Background: As industries navigate the transition to net-zero emissions, aviation faces unique challenges balancing growth with decarbonisation. With air travel demand expected to triple by mid-century and limited near-term alternatives to fossil fuels, credible climate transition plans are essential-yet robust assessment tools remain scarce. This study: Introduces a correlation-based scoring framework to evaluate airline transition plans using data from 84 airlines, representing 75% of industry emissions. Key plan components (foundations, implementation, engagement, governance, and metrics) were coded into binary indicators and weighted based on their empirical correlation with short-term carbon performance, controlling for confounders like fleet age and passenger load. Results: (1) Implementation strategies for new aircraft technologies and foundational climate targets show the strongest associations with emissions reductions. (2) Governance mechanisms, while weaker in direct emissions impact, enhance plan credibility through accountability and alignment with standards, influencing long-term strategic outcomes. Implications: Our framework offers a scalable, data-driven approach that can be adapted to other hard-to-abate industries, enhancing regulatory oversight and investor accountability. #netzero #transitionplans #hardtoabate #disclosure #credibility Executive summary: https://lnkd.in/gTWhmYqv Paper: https://lnkd.in/gD9yZqGS
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🌀 Apply by April 14th for the CGFI Hackathon 2025! Join us in Leeds to test your skills on tropical cyclone data challenges co-designed with industry partners, and with guidance from leading experts. The #CGFIHackathon is open to individuals and teams of both early-stage and experienced researchers and financial practitioners. Teams can be made up entirely of researchers, entirely of practitioners, or a combination of both! Apply now to take part in person, 10-11th June ⬇️ We're delighted that the Hackathon is supported by leading partners and experts including: 🟡 Adrian Champion & Marina Spitsyna (Aon) 🟡 Dr Freya Garry (ASPECT project / Met Office) 🟡 Iain Clacher & Patricia Grant (CGFI Leeds Innovation Hub) 🟡 Prof Ralf Toumi (Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment) 🟡 Alison Poulston & John Ashcroft (JBA Risk Management) 🟡 Tom Philp & Valentina Noacco (Maximum Information) 🟡 Jason Lowe OBE (Met Office) 🟡 Anne Barber (University of Leeds) 🟡 Dr Kevin Hodges (University of Reading)
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UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI) reposted this
🚨Deadline Extension🚨 You asked, we answered ❗️ The submission deadline has been extended as we will continue to accept applications until Friday the 7th of March at 11:59 pm GMT Make sure to send in your applications before then as there will be no other extensions. We look forward to receiving your applications🌍🌿 #application #sustainability #climatefinance #climateinvestmentchallenge
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#Greenfintech / #climatefintech startups - thinking of applying for the next cohort of The Greenhouse climate #accelerator? Join the next Q&A session on 4th March ⬇️ Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation. / Centre for Climate Finance & Investment #innovation #fintech #startups
The mission of our Greenhouse accelerator is simple: to support the growth of young, sustainable #startups and #spinouts working in #cleantech, #fintech and #deeptech who are looking to tackle climate change. Join one of our informal Q&A webinars to meet the team, including our new Head of The Greenhouse Maiko Schaffrath! It's also a great opportunity to learn more about the programme and the application process. We have three upcoming sessions: ➡️ Tues 4 March 16:00 ➡️ Tues 11 March 12:00 ➡️ Mon 17 March 10:00 👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/ez8asVAq 👉 Apply for The Greenhouse - the deadline for applications is 20 March 2025: https://lnkd.in/e9dN38jY Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment Imperial Enterprise The Royal Institution Scale Space White City Innovation District CO₂RE - The Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI) UK Universities Climate Network Mary Ryan Alyssa Gilbert London Sustainable Development Commission
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