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How to Create a Global Approach on Sustainable Finance Taxonomies

Sustainable finance taxonomies are crucial for reducing emissions and achieving net zero. They define what is “sustainable” and how investments in each country align with broader environmental and social goals. Taxonomies empower investors, companies, and policymakers to make informed decisions about allocating capital for climate action and sustainable development goals. The encouraging news is that […]

Understanding the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy: Key Insights for Businesses

What does the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy entail? The Singapore-Asia Taxonomy aims to provide a comprehensive framework for businesses and investors to identify and support sustainable and transition activities. It uses a “traffic light” system to categorize activities into three groups: Green Activities: These activities significantly contribute to climate change mitigation by operating near-zero-emissions or following a […]

XBRL CH Launches Public Consultation on New Swiss Taxonomy

XBRL CH has launched a public consultation on its new XBRL CH Taxonomy, designed to meet the financial reporting needs of Swiss companies under the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR). The consultation is open to political parties, business associations, Swiss universities, and other interested stakeholders until November 1, 2024. The XBRL CH Taxonomy was developed […]

CBA and IFC Collaborate to Establish Unified Taxonomy Principle for 110 Countries

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA), with the support of the International Financial Corporation (IFC), is spearheading efforts to establish a unified taxonomy framework for green finance across 110 countries. This initiative was announced by Shahin Mahmudzade, General Director of the CBA, during the “Green Finance and Sustainable Development” forum in Baku, as reported by […]

Securities Commission Plays Active Role in Asean Taxonomy — Chairman

Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) has been at the forefront of shaping the Asean Taxonomy, a comprehensive framework guiding regional green finance efforts. This initiative, developed by the Asean Taxonomy Board—which includes central banks and regulators from various sectors—seeks to bring clarity and structure to sustainable investments across Southeast Asia. The Asean Taxonomy, launched in 2021, […]

Feds Bringing in Sustainable Investing Guidelines, Details Still Scarce

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has confirmed that Canada is advancing efforts to create guidelines for sustainable investing and corporate climate disclosures. These guidelines, known as green taxonomies, aim to attract greater investment for emissions-reducing projects, but specific details remain sparse. Freeland’s announcement comes as the country faces mounting pressure from investors and environmental groups to […]

A Climate Scenario Taxonomy for the Financial Sector

The financial sector urgently needs accurate climate scenarios to better manage risks and ensure smooth capital transitions toward adaptation and mitigation. Current scenarios lack the necessary depth and transparency, creating challenges in risk pricing. A newly proposed climate scenario taxonomy aims to address these gaps, offering a structured, reliable framework for scenario building. This taxonomy […]

Understanding Domain Ontology: What It Is and Why It Matters

The business world is increasingly recognizing the value of business domain ontology in managing data effectively. Ontologies provide a structured framework of concepts and terms, ensuring that key business data is understood consistently across teams. This promotes data accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration, while also supporting automation and scalability. A well-defined ontology eliminates miscommunication, ensuring that […]

The Importance of a Document Taxonomy Before Implementing Company-Wide GenAI Use Cases

As companies increasingly adopt Generative AI (GenAI) for decision-making and automation, establishing a robust document taxonomy is a critical first step. A well-defined taxonomy ensures that documents are categorized effectively, allowing AI models to retrieve, analyze, and generate contextually relevant content. Techniques like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and prompt engineering benefit immensely from a structured knowledge […]

From an Australian Skills Taxonomy to a Skills Ontology

The relationship between Australian VET qualifications and the jobs they are aligned to could be more precise in many industry sectors and job roles. If you don’t have hands-on experience across a spectrum of competencies, qualifications, and training packages, then this direct evidence might not be evident. Did you know that when building a skills […]