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$29trn of investors call on governments to raise their game on tackling climate change

The Investor Agenda's 2024 Global Investor Statement to Governments on the Climate Crisis has seen hundreds of investors call on governments to address climate change with policy implementation at every level.

Upright launches 'first-ever' open database for science-based impact

People Moves, 6 September: Petheram's new role plus the PRI, CAD Trust ... and more

TPG Rise backs Philippines-based fintech

People Moves, 16 August: Morningstar, World Resources Institute ... and more

World Bank issues landmark Amazon reforestation-linked bond

The World Bank has raised $225 million from its biggest ever outcomes-based bond that links its coupon payments to verified carbon removal credits generated by reforestation projects in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Investors tell Japan to remedy inconsistencies with ISSB standards

Some of the world's largest investors have advised Japan to address inconsistencies between its draft disclosure standards and those of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

UK's Modern Slavery Act 'a huge disappointment', claims RepRisk CEO

The UK's Modern Slavery Act (MSA) has been a "huge disappointment", argued the CEO of RepRisk, adding that he expects the EU's incoming Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) to have more impact.

Principal launches global sustainable food and biodiversity fund

Principal Asset Management has launched a food and biodiversity fund to invest in the growing number of impact opportunities in the agriculture sector.

CA100+ loses support from two more US asset managers

US-based AllianceBernstein and Allspring have become the latest asset managers to quit the Climate Action 100+.