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Pollination pitches tax to scale biodiversity credit market

Governments could impose a tax on corporates that are harming nature, as a way of fostering biodiversity credit markets, Pollination has said.

Pollination recommends disclosures to boost biodiversity credits

NatureVest: Demand for biodiversity credits outstripping supply

Demand from investors and corporates for biodiversity credits is far exceeding the available supply, an executive at NatureVest has said.

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Climate Asset Management raises $650m for natural capital funds

Climate Asset Management (CAM), the joint venture between HSBC and Pollination, has raised $650 million for its two natural capital funds.

Investor reaction to COP27: 'No confidence 1.5°C target will be hit'

The outcome of the COP27 agreement is a "step in the right direction", despite its failure to commit to phasing down fossil fuels and an overall lack of ambition, investors said.

Axa IM: Agrifood biodiversity problem is 'elephant in the room'

The agricultural supply chain's impact on biodiversity is an obvious problem that is being avoided by financial institutions, which often do not know how to address the issue, an executive at Axa Investment Managers (Axa IM) has said.

ISS: Focus on circularity to boost biodiversity

Helping advance the 'circular economy' is one of the most important ways that companies can help protect biodiversity, an executive at ISS ESG has argued.

Australia needs policy change to tackle 'critical risks to natural capital', says Pollination

Significant changes in government policy and business practice are required to address Australia's "critical" natural capital risks, Pollination has said.

Biodiversity COP and finance

Ahead of the COP15 biodiversity conference in December, Thomas Cox asks financial experts their hopes for the event