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Lack of deforestation data 'not a good excuse' for non-disclosure, says WBCSD

A lack of data is "not a good excuse anymore" for not disclosing on deforestation, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has said, as it releases new guidance for financial institutions.

Need to bring ocean data to the financial 'front line', says former Citi chairman

Better access to higher-quality data for financial institutions and investors will help to scale up ocean-related investing, according to Citi's former sustainability chairman.

TNFD and GRI launch interoperability map

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) have launched an interoperability map, setting out a "high level of alignment" between the two standards.

Nature reporting on the rise

Europe is leading the way in demanding companies report their nature impacts, but other parts of the globe are set to follow. Genevieve Redgrave reports.

Insurers need government and regulators to step up on nature, says UK TNFD engagement lead

Current environment is not conducive for insurers to underwrite and invest with nature in mind

TNFD co-chair invests in nature data firm

LGIM, MUFG and Generation IM among second round of TNFD adopters

Investor giants Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group are among the second round of organisations announced as early adopters of the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).

UBS invests in impact and nature data firm GIST Impact

UBS Next, the innovation unit of the Swiss financial giant, has invested in climate, impact and nature data firm GIST Impact.

All 14 TNFD metrics interoperable with ESRS

A new mapping of the interoperability between the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) has found a "high level of commonality".

Morningstar Sustainalytics looking for companies to set nature targets

Morningstar Sustainalytics has told Environmental Finance that it is looking for companies within its engagement programme to start setting nature-related targets.