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'Food waste transition' key to reversing biodiversity loss, says Iceberg Data Lab

The 'food waste transition' is to biodiversity what the energy transition is to climate, according to Iceberg Data Lab, which called for the topic to be integrated into decision making by financial institutions

Euronext launches data tool and biodiversity index

ICE calls for avoided emissions disclosures standards

Investors demanding disclosure of 'Scope 3' greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data from companies should also request data on 'avoided emissions' to gain further insights into the low-carbon transition, according to researchers.

ISS ESG shuffles top leadership

ISS ESG has shuffled its senior leadership with Till Jung becoming ISS ESG head and Maximilian Horster appointed the newly created global head of ESG strategy role at the responsible investment advisor and consultancy.

Natural Capital Investment Americas: early bird ends today!

The early bird rate for the Natural Capital Investment Americas conference ends today, so register now to save 20%. Environmental Finance subscribers receive a further 30% discount.

Exclusive: ERAFP, Generali & Banque de France Gestion to use Iceberg biodiversity data

Asset owners ERAFP, Generali and Banque de France Gestion have selected Iceberg Data Lab to provide information on climate and biodiversity-related impacts and dependencies, Environmental Finance has learned.

A first stab: French institutions try to calculate their biodiversity footprints

As French financial institutions for the first time estimate the scale of their impacts on nature, the numbers look bleak - but not comparable. Thomas Cox writes

Water Services Corp launches first green bond in Malta

Moody's: 2023 sustainable bond issuance could 'eclipse' $950bn forecast

Moody's Investors Service believes that sustainable bond issuance could "eclipse" its initial $950 billion forecast for 2023, after a strong start to the year.

Japanese bond investors told to maintain pressure on 'transition' issuers

Bond investors in Japan have been recommended to review at least annually the progress of companies in high-emitting sectors, in guidance that aims to help financial institution engagement published by a Japanese regulator.