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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You are also welcome to connect with me on LinkedIn and Twitter @Gehanam.
I hope you enjoy!
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!
African fintech M-Kopa secures $200m debt financing and $55m equity funding
The debt financing was led by Standard Bank Group and the equity round by Sumitomo Corporation.
Join the elite panel of judges for Banking Tech Awards 2023
Apply to become a judge for the Banking Tech Awards 2023!
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 8 | The future of open banking in the UK
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by OBIE chair and trustee Marion King.
FinTech & InsurTech Digital Congress: The Great Market Purge – how to survive and stay on top
FinTech & InsurTech Digital Congress will be held on 17-18 May 2023 in Warsaw, Poland.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Kiwi, Green-Got, Moonsense & more
Our weekly round-up for you to get the latest fintech funding news from around the world.
Finalists announced for PayTech Awards 2023
We are delighted to share with you the shortlist for FinTech Futures’ PayTech Awards 2023.
Banking Tech Awards 2023: Nominations now open!
This year’s ceremony will be held on 30 November 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
Greenpeace taps Nexi Greece for digital payment security services
Greenpeace will use Nexi Greece’s tokenisation solution to obscure sensitive payment data.
Sustainable investment fintech Clim8 shutters
Clim8 says it has been unable to secure further venture capital to fund the business.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 5 | Levelling up UK fintech
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Charlotte Crosswell, chair of the newly formed CFIT.
