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EU advisers push for sustainability, transition categories to replace SFDR Articles 8 & 9

The EU has been told it should create three categories of sustainable investment products to replace the existing Article 8 and 9 disclosure framework under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), by its expert Platform on Sustainable Finance

Define impact investing in SFDR, EU Platform says

The EU should define impact investing so impact funds can be distinguished in an overhauled Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), according to expert advisors mandated by the European Commission.

Webinar: BlackRock and Allianz on solving the transition finance gap in emerging markets

A greater understanding of the perceived risks in emerging markets will likely help pave the way for more investment in transition finance in the coming years, an Environmental Finance webinar heard.

APG commits €200m to AllianzGI impact-focused private credit strategy

Allianz GI's impact credit strategy raises €560m at first close

Helios raises $200m for African green energy businesses at first close

Financial institutions recommended to build stronger ESG data checks

CSRD will see 'explosion' of quality ESG data, says AllianzGI

The first round of reports in line with the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will see an "explosion" of quality sustainability-related data that will help asset managers prove to clients the value of sustainable investing, according to AllianzGI.

Biodiversity resolution sees investor support at PepsiCo

A resolution urging PepsiCo to carry out a material biodiversity dependency and impact assessment has received support from 18% of shareholders, including some major institutional investors.

Biodiversity financing gap stems from lack of value placed on ecosystem services, says Allianz

The biodiversity financing gap is mainly caused by a lack of understanding of the "price tag" for ecosystem services, with the value of soil being particularly poorly understood, according to a research note by Allianz.