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UK mulling sustainability reporting protections amid US ESG backlash

The UK is considering how it can ensure companies expected to report under its Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS) rules are not exposed to legal risks linked to anti-ESG policies in the US, a senior official said.

Institutional investors are playing in carbon markets, says CIP

Longer developer track records, more bankable projects and more transparency is helping the voluntary carbon market attract more institutional investment, according to Climate Impact Partners.

European pension funds looking to UK on nature, says Brunel

UK and European pension funds have been collaborating on nature, according to Brunel Pension Partnership.

Realize secures CAD276m for impact fund-of-funds

Barclays to accelerate nature integration into financial decision-making

Capital Continuum merges with Finance Earth

Capital Continuum Advisers' UK work is being merged into Finance Earth to expand the latter's investment advisory capabilities.

Battery storage: charging ahead

Investors are increasingly bullish about the technology, which can help address energy security concerns while enabling the transition. Michael Hurley reports

Momentum behind battery storage powering CIP into new markets

Accelerating momentum behind the adoption of battery storage technology has spurred Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to invest in an array of markets beyond its first in the UK, it said.

Big Nature Impact Fund raises £65m after narrowing focus

Finance Earth's fund has finally reached a first close, with a refreshed remit and institutional investor backing. Genevieve Redgrave reports

Issuers get taste for 'Wonton' green bond market

Foreign issuers are turning to the Hong Kong market for their green bond issuances amid "strong demand" for labelled sustainable bond instruments among local investors, with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Standard Chartered both debuting public 'Wonton' green bonds this month.