ESG comms explained
Hello, my name is Gihan A.M. Hyde, and I am the CEO and founder of CommUnique.
We are a team of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) corporate communication specialists. Our mission is to help you boost the value of your ESG story so that you can attract the right employees, the right customers and the right investors. Simple as that!
My team is a diverse group of ESG communication specialists from ‘underdeveloped’ countries and under-represented communities in all corners of the globe.
In this column, I will be providing you with my thoughts regarding ESG “do’s and don’ts”, latest trends in the space and updates that will impact you as a fintech company.
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How hackathons can help redefine your ESG communications and product strategy
Hackathons focused on ESG challenges are a fun way for fintechs to use their tech prowess for the greater good.
Understanding inclusion in marketing
When inclusion and sustainability waltz together in your marketing strategy, magic happens.
Embracing the future: the intersection of fintech and sustainable investing
Fintech needs to evolve to drive a new era of tech-driven sustainable investing in line with changing societal values.
Storytelling through numbers: how compelling narratives drive ESG investment choices
The challenge lies not only in presenting ESG data, but doing so in a manner that resonates, educates, and inspires.
Why fintechs can’t afford to swipe left on ESG
Fintech companies are uniquely positioned to lead the way in integrating ESG.
The impact of behavioural science and nudges on ESG communications
Behavioural science and nudges can be used to drive ESG change and build a more sustainable future.
The power of AI for ESG
AI is a powerful tool that can be used to improve ESG practices and compliance.
The difference between ESG and sustainability communications is more than just a report
Sustainability communications and ESG communications are two related but distinct concepts.
Why you should care about your organisation’s ESG materiality assessment
Materiality assessments help firms identify ESG priorities and improve the design of their comms campaigns.
It’s not all evil, crypto can also do good
Consumers, regulators and investors are all interested in solving this technology’s climate impact.
Fintech and its impact on the agricultural sector
Fintech can help connect farmers with finance and boost financial inclusion.
The role of the payments industry in saving people and planet
Changing the way we make payments can have a substantial positive impact on our society’s carbon emissions.
How to make your fintech a solutionary organisation and not a problem-solving one
Imagine the change you could cause simply by taking a solutionary approach to your fintech’s ESG policies.
Climate anxiety is a real threat to the financial industry
Fostering positivity will be what helps your stakeholders (and you!) maintain positive mental health.
How education plays a key role in embedding an ESG mindset
ESG education is necessary, and the time to start learning is now.
How to get investors on board with your ESG journey
I recently spoke with Delta Capita's Leeya Hendricks to get her perspective on all things ESG investing.
What is social impact and how can you measure it?
Focusing on your social impact can help build strong community links and boost brand loyalty.
Eight fintech firms with impressive people and planet initiatives
Fintechs are in a unique position to build ESG criteria into the foundations of their businesses.
How to tell if an organisation is greenwashing – and how to avoid doing it yourself
Learning to market ethically is a journey you need to own.
How to write your first ‘people and planet’ policies as a fintech organisation
A good ‘people and planet’ ESG policy should make it clear how you're pushing for positive change.
Communicating climate change: a laughing matter for fintechs?
Like the court jesters of previous ages, being funny and communicating effectively can be compatible.
How fintech can help women and girls solve the climate crisis
If you want to help save the planet, gender equality should be at the heart of climate action.
How important is language when it comes to communicating climate change?
Climate change has a global audience, and your communications need to reflect this.
How will the Green Claims Code affect you as a fintech?
The Green Claims Code legislation aims to eradicate greenwashing once and for all.
It’s a matter of comms | Episode 9 | Demystifying scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions
What are scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and how can businesses start recording and reporting on them?
It’s a matter of comms | Episode 8 | ESG and new talent
New talent in the fintech industry consider ESG to be an important factor when accepting new roles.
It’s a matter of comms | Episode 7 | Carbon
Carbon neutral vs net zero vs zero carbon; and how to embed them within your business model.
It’s a matter of comms | Episode 6 | DEI
In this #itsamatterofcomms vlog, we discuss how D&I is incorporated within ESG reporting and initiatives.
It’s a matter of comms | Episode 5 | B Corp
This week's #itsamatterofcomms vlog features Hannah Cox, founder of betternotstop.
It’s a matter of comms | Episode 4 | Funding
This week's #itsamatterofcomms vlog features Hannah Forbes, founder of The Funding Crowd.
It’s a matter of comms | Episode 3 | ESG
This week's #itsamatterofcomms vlog features Dave Wallace, founder of NMD+.
It’s a matter of comms | Episode 2 | Strategy
The corporate comms strategy is the spine that would hold start-ups accountable to their investors.
Introducing “it’s a matter of comms”
Welcome to #itsamatterofcomms! A new bi-weekly vlog!
Prodigy Finance inks $310m funding facility with US DFC for cross-border student loans
Prodigy previously sourced a $250 million facility with the DFC in 2020.
UAE-based Commercial Bank International to explore digital asset sustainability with Zumo
The collaboration follows CBI’s MoU with Abu Dhabi-based digital assets infrastructure platform Fuze in February.
JP Morgan to bolster community presence with planned hiring spree in US
Chase intends to use the hires to maintain community-level support across 48 of the 50 US states.
Ex-TNEX chief Bryan Carroll heads new Credit-Decisioning-as-a-Service start-up SMEApprove
The platform seeks to assist banks in lending to underserved SME clients across emerging markets.
September 2024: Top five new launches of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new product launches in September.
Brazil’s Parabank partners Dock to launch inclusive card programme for people with disabilities
The São Paulo-based challenger has adopted Dock’s private-label card processing platform.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Linker Finance, Thera, Mercately, Creattura, and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
New UK climate fintech Zero gears up for end-of-year launch
Zero secured seed funding in 2023 and is now pursuing additional capital through a seed extension round.
UAE’s myZoi launches financially inclusive digital wallet with “one-to-many” transfer capabilities
The digital wallet enables transfers to up to five people for the price of one.
Challenger bank Griffin certified as B Corporation following “rigorous verification process”
The challenger had its governance, worker, customer, environment and community standards verified by accreditor B Lab.