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WBA prepares ranking of food, agriculture, oil & gas giants

Food, agriculture, oil & gas giants including Nestle, PepsiCo, Shell, BP and Exxon are set to be ranked for their contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement in line with new assessments.

Exxon urged to implement net zero targets, board reshuffle

A model for Future-Fit disclosure

Investors could benefit if a benchmark for 'Future-Fit' businesses achieves global uptake, Martin Rich tells Michael Hurley

Sustainable cities VC fund raises €130m to invest in 'gigacorns'

Nordic real estate investor NREP has raised €130 million ($158 million) at first close of its 2150 venture capital fund to invest in technology that helps "accelerate a sustainable transition of the built environment" in cities.

2020 saw 'significant growth and diversification' of impact managers

Major impact investment managers reported a $47 billion rise in combined assets under management in a single year, updates to a database of fund managers reveal.

'Any revolution feels bubbly at the start' - RBC

The extent of investment required in coming years in clean energy and low-carbon technology means suggestions that current stock prices represent a 'bubble' could be wide of the mark, according to a US-based private wealth manager.

BlueOrchard targets infrastructure in bid to draw larger impact investors

BlueOrchard says it is increasingly targeting investments in sustainable infrastructure as it looks to attract large investors including pension funds to make impact investments.

Rise Fund, Generation, CPPIB invest in CSR software provider

TPG's Rise Fund, Generation Investment Management, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, AIMCo and Vestcor have invested an undisclosed sum in Benevity, a provider of 'corporate purpose' software.

Adjuvant raises $300m for healthcare venture fund

Adjuvant Capital has raised $300 million for a venture capital fund that aims to accelerate the development of medicine for 'historically overlooked public health challenges'.

High-net-worth investor interest in impact ballooned in 2020 - Barclays

Interest among high-net-worth individuals and family offices increased significantly in 2020, according to Barclays Private Bank.