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S&P launches nature metrics methodology

A methodology for assessing corporate impacts and dependencies on nature has been launched by S&P Global and UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

Private capital only 17% of nature-based investment, UNEP says

Asset managers: TNFD must not 'water down' standards

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) diluting its standard to make it more accessible would endanger its credibility, impact-focused asset managers have said.

NZAOA members 'red flagged' for not targeting engagement

An undisclosed number of Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) members have been red-flagged for not setting engagement targets in time and face heightened pressure to do so.

'Game-changing' zero-deforestation soy finance initiative launched

Three major UK supermarket chains have invested $11 million in a 'green bond'-backed soy farming finance initiative providing financial incentives for Brazilian farmers to commit to cultivating soy without engaging in deforestation or land conversion.

Spatial data key to tackling nature-climate 'nexus', paper says

UN group creates ESG risks guide for life and health insurers

Life and health insurers should consider how environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks affect their underwriting portfolios...

NAIC updates climate risk disclosure survey for US insurers

US insurers will need to comply with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures...

UN: G20 private investment in nature is 'meagre'

Private investment in nature-based solutions from firms based in G20 countries is a "meagre" $14 billion annually, a report led by UN EP has found.

Ocean disclosures 'missing' from Danish pension funds

Danish pension funds are failing to engage with the impact of their investments upon the oceans, the Green Digital Finance Alliance (GDFA) has said.