Ben Caldecott
@bencaldecott.bsky.social
Director, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group & Lombard Odier Associate Professor at University of Oxford. Finance, climate, energy, sustainability and nature. Working globally with financial institutions, companies, governments, regulators and civil society.
Delighted to host Emmanuel Faber, Chair of the @ifrsfoundation.ifrs.org ISSB, @ox.ac.uk for a public lecture on “Future Proofing Capital Markets with Sustainability Disclosures”, as part of him winning the Oxford Prize for Greening Finance. See: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKqC...
November 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Delighted to host Emmanuel Faber, Chair of the @ifrsfoundation.ifrs.org ISSB, @ox.ac.uk for a public lecture on “Future Proofing Capital Markets with Sustainability Disclosures”, as part of him winning the Oxford Prize for Greening Finance. See: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKqC...
Oxford Sustainable Finance Group & Theia Finance Labs are working together on an exciting new initiative. 'Silicon Boundaries' are thresholds where the benefits of AI and related technologies are outweighed by their contributions to societal instability: mailchi.mp/cgfi/invitat...
October 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Oxford Sustainable Finance Group & Theia Finance Labs are working together on an exciting new initiative. 'Silicon Boundaries' are thresholds where the benefits of AI and related technologies are outweighed by their contributions to societal instability: mailchi.mp/cgfi/invitat...
It was wonderful to host Ruth Davis, the UK’s first nature envoy, at the University of Oxford on Friday where she gave a wonderfully thoughtful and expansive speech on nature that was simultaneously challenging and inspiring, as well as deeply personal. A treat! Recording and transcript to follow.
October 7, 2025 at 7:11 AM
It was wonderful to host Ruth Davis, the UK’s first nature envoy, at the University of Oxford on Friday where she gave a wonderfully thoughtful and expansive speech on nature that was simultaneously challenging and inspiring, as well as deeply personal. A treat! Recording and transcript to follow.
Delighted to be hosting Ruth Davis, the first UK Special Representative for Nature, for a lecture @UniofOxford on 3 Oct 2025. Opportunity to hear directly from Ruth on the UK's priorities for nature ahead of COP30 and following UNGA week. Register here: www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/event/lectur...
September 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Delighted to be hosting Ruth Davis, the first UK Special Representative for Nature, for a lecture @UniofOxford on 3 Oct 2025. Opportunity to hear directly from Ruth on the UK's priorities for nature ahead of COP30 and following UNGA week. Register here: www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/event/lectur...
Delighted to be confirmed as an @ipcc.bsky.social Coordinating Lead Author for the Finance Chapter of AR7 WGIII. Looking forward to working as part of the IPCC and with members of the wider climate finance community who will contribute over the next few years www.ipcc.ch/assessment-r... @ox.ac.uk
August 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Delighted to be confirmed as an @ipcc.bsky.social Coordinating Lead Author for the Finance Chapter of AR7 WGIII. Looking forward to working as part of the IPCC and with members of the wider climate finance community who will contribute over the next few years www.ipcc.ch/assessment-r... @ox.ac.uk
Excited to welcome participants to our 3rd Oxford Sustainable Finance Summit this week. Theme is Reinvention & Renewal. Progress is not linear or assured. Our task is to confront realities head-on and identify practical pathways that make progress. sustainablefinance.ox.ac.uk/summit/
July 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Excited to welcome participants to our 3rd Oxford Sustainable Finance Summit this week. Theme is Reinvention & Renewal. Progress is not linear or assured. Our task is to confront realities head-on and identify practical pathways that make progress. sustainablefinance.ox.ac.uk/summit/
The next Oxford Sustainable Finance Summit is taking place on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th July 2025. Registration is now open! Find out more here: sustainablefinance.ox.ac.uk/summit/
February 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The next Oxford Sustainable Finance Summit is taking place on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th July 2025. Registration is now open! Find out more here: sustainablefinance.ox.ac.uk/summit/
“…while China added a record 356GW of wind and solar electricity-generating capacity in 2024, it also began building coal power plants with 94.5GW of capacity…” on.ft.com/4jUZyQQ
February 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
“…while China added a record 356GW of wind and solar electricity-generating capacity in 2024, it also began building coal power plants with 94.5GW of capacity…” on.ft.com/4jUZyQQ
The #TransitionFinanceTransitionFinanceMarketReview" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#TransitionFinanceMarketReview today launches its final report. The Review was co-sponsored by HMT and DESNZ and hosted by @cityoflondon. Companies and governments will require effective #TransitionFinance to meet #ParisAgreement goals.
November 24, 2024 at 12:41 PM
The #TransitionFinanceTransitionFinanceMarketReview" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#TransitionFinanceMarketReview today launches its final report. The Review was co-sponsored by HMT and DESNZ and hosted by @cityoflondon. Companies and governments will require effective #TransitionFinance to meet #ParisAgreement goals.
The @TPTaskforce Disclosure Framework builds on and is consistent with the global baseline of disclosures developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and draws on the work of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ). Both are Taskforce members.
November 24, 2024 at 5:19 PM
The @TPTaskforce Disclosure Framework builds on and is consistent with the global baseline of disclosures developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and draws on the work of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ). Both are Taskforce members.
The Transition Plan Taskforce (@TPTaskforce), announced @COP26, today launches our gold standard Disclosure Framework for transition plans so companies and financial institutions can contribute to net zero. See: https://transitiontaskforce.net/disclosure-framework/
November 24, 2024 at 4:50 PM
The Transition Plan Taskforce (@TPTaskforce), announced @COP26, today launches our gold standard Disclosure Framework for transition plans so companies and financial institutions can contribute to net zero. See: https://transitiontaskforce.net/disclosure-framework/
Money and Politics Put World’s Biggest Climate Deal, Indonesia’s JETP, at Risk https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-03/money-and-politics-put-world-s-biggest-climate-deal-worth-21-5-billion-at-risk
November 24, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Money and Politics Put World’s Biggest Climate Deal, Indonesia’s JETP, at Risk https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-03/money-and-politics-put-world-s-biggest-climate-deal-worth-21-5-billion-at-risk
The judges highlighted Caroline's rigorous articles that have had wide impact on sustainable investment and ESG, including papers about the impact of corporate green bonds, CSR and financial performance, and shareholder responses to sustainability.
November 24, 2024 at 6:54 PM
The judges highlighted Caroline's rigorous articles that have had wide impact on sustainable investment and ESG, including papers about the impact of corporate green bonds, CSR and financial performance, and shareholder responses to sustainability.
The winner of the Outstanding Research category is Professor Caroline Flammer, Professor of International and Public Affairs and of Climate at @Columbia University. Congratulations Caroline! @columbiaclimate @ColumbiaSIPA.
November 24, 2024 at 6:47 PM
The winner of the Outstanding Research category is Professor Caroline Flammer, Professor of International and Public Affairs and of Climate at @Columbia University. Congratulations Caroline! @columbiaclimate @ColumbiaSIPA.
The winner of the Outstanding Service category is Mary Schapiro, Vice Chair of of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero #GFANZ and former Chair of @SECGov. Congratulations Mary!
November 24, 2024 at 6:32 PM
The winner of the Outstanding Service category is Mary Schapiro, Vice Chair of of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero #GFANZ and former Chair of @SECGov. Congratulations Mary!
We also have 3 x three year career development fellowships in nature finance designed to prepare early career researchers for a high impact career in either academia, or the private, public or third sectors. See here:...
November 24, 2024 at 6:47 PM
We also have 3 x three year career development fellowships in nature finance designed to prepare early career researchers for a high impact career in either academia, or the private, public or third sectors. See here:...
This week we’re looking forward to welcoming over 300 delegates to Oxford for the second Oxford Sustainable Finance Summit. The final programme can be viewed here: https://sustainablefinance.ox.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/OSFS-2023_Programme_180723.pdf
November 24, 2024 at 6:25 PM
This week we’re looking forward to welcoming over 300 delegates to Oxford for the second Oxford Sustainable Finance Summit. The final programme can be viewed here: https://sustainablefinance.ox.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/OSFS-2023_Programme_180723.pdf
Also pleased to announce that @UniofOxford, together with @ukcgfi, is developing a new Transition Finance Centre of Excellence with funding from @bancosantander. The Centre will play a leading role in defining aspects of transition finance such as best practice sectoral
November 24, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Also pleased to announce that @UniofOxford, together with @ukcgfi, is developing a new Transition Finance Centre of Excellence with funding from @bancosantander. The Centre will play a leading role in defining aspects of transition finance such as best practice sectoral
Today @GOVUK published its 2nd Green Finance Strategy (GFS). There is a lot here and impressive how policy teams across government departments have brought so much together. Read here:...
November 24, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Today @GOVUK published its 2nd Green Finance Strategy (GFS). There is a lot here and impressive how policy teams across government departments have brought so much together. Read here:...
We are now receiving nominations! The deadline for the 2023 prize is the 21st May 2023. More information about the prize, eligibility and nomination criteria as well as the nomination process can be found here: https://sustainablefinance.ox.ac.uk/prize/
November 24, 2024 at 10:08 PM
We are now receiving nominations! The deadline for the 2023 prize is the 21st May 2023. More information about the prize, eligibility and nomination criteria as well as the nomination process can be found here: https://sustainablefinance.ox.ac.uk/prize/
Interested in how to integrate the @GlobalGoalsUN into investment practice? Register for this event taking place in Tokyo on March 29th with @PRI_News @ClientEarth @UniofOxford @TheSmithSchool...
November 24, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Interested in how to integrate the @GlobalGoalsUN into investment practice? Register for this event taking place in Tokyo on March 29th with @PRI_News @ClientEarth @UniofOxford @TheSmithSchool...
Apply to attend our @UniofOxford #sustainablefinance Christmas reception and dinner on 15th December. Details here: https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=a81a00a6b5c399f21857b67de&id=6766332239
November 24, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Apply to attend our @UniofOxford #sustainablefinance Christmas reception and dinner on 15th December. Details here: https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=a81a00a6b5c399f21857b67de&id=6766332239
Transition plans will play a key role in tackling greenwashing and supporting the transition to net zero. The UK @TPTaskforce will publish its draft disclosure framework and implementation next week at #COP27. What this space. If at COP, we are hosting two events. Details below.
November 25, 2024 at 12:27 AM
Transition plans will play a key role in tackling greenwashing and supporting the transition to net zero. The UK @TPTaskforce will publish its draft disclosure framework and implementation next week at #COP27. What this space. If at COP, we are hosting two events. Details below.
The reduction per household under these rates would be a maximum of c £940 over six months. However, given the scale and severity of the crisis, the Govt could readily grant more generous support through this mechanism.
November 25, 2024 at 3:16 AM
The reduction per household under these rates would be a maximum of c £940 over six months. However, given the scale and severity of the crisis, the Govt could readily grant more generous support through this mechanism.