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COP15: Schroders to file environmental resolutions 'more frequently'

Asset manager Schroders will file resolutions at companies related to sustainability more often in the coming years, an executive has said.

COP15: $24trn investor group calls for agreement on Global Biodiversity Framework

150 financial institutions representing over $24 trillion in assets under management have called on countries to adopt a post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15).

COP15 agreement 'not only road' to nature transparency

Montreal: Financial institutions will have to report on their nature risks regardless of the outcome of COP15 due to nature-related action from central banks, an executive at Rabobank has said.

COP15: Nature Action 100 engagement initiative launched

The Nature Action 100 (NA100) engagement initiative has been 'soft launched' at biodiversity COP15 in Montreal, where it was revealed that the initiative is gathering momentum, with more than 120 investors considering participating.

Mirova leads $33m fundraise by Naio Technologies

Deforestation pledges pose 'danger' of forgetting sustainable timber, says Foresight

The UK is at risk of forgetting about the need for sustainable timber in its drive against deforestation, an executive at Foresight Group has said.

Abrdn exec supports rainforest carbon credits 'OPEC'

An Abrdn executive has expressed her support for a rainforest alliance between Brazil, Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which proponents argue could transform markets for carbon credits.

Investors welcome COP27 support for nature-based solutions

Investors have welcomed the final agreement of COP27 encouraging the use of nature-based solutions, with one suggesting an increased focus on nature by governments could help the private sector price natural assets more effectively.

Investors fear 1.5 may not be alive

Investors are questioning the validity of 1.5°C targets and scenarios after a 'disappointing' COP27, writes Peter Cripps

Investor reaction to COP27: 'No confidence 1.5°C target will be hit'

The outcome of the COP27 agreement is a "step in the right direction", despite its failure to commit to phasing down fossil fuels and an overall lack of ambition, investors said.