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Financial institutions' physical risks could be underestimated by 70%

An EU-funded study has warned that European financial institutions' physical climate risk assessments are inadequate, and could be underestimating 'value at risk' by up to 70%.

CA100+ companies 'not walking the talk on climate', says AI-driven analysis

High-emitting companies targeted by investor engagement are failing to evidence the climate action promised by their public targets, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based analysis of their transition planning has found.

People Moves, 19 April: Barclays, Zurich, Eurosif, Scottish Widows, Robeco and ... more

ShareAction takes aim at banks this AGM season

The upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) season will be the "busiest yet" for ShareAction, as it plans to push the banking sector for more transparent climate policies.

Comment: Can natural capital become its own asset class?

Investment in natural capital solutions is desperately needed, but many investors don't see a home for them in their portfolios, writes Peter Cripps

Natural Capital Investment EMEA conference round-up

The strong turnout at the conference demonstrated intense interest in the topic, and discussions focused on how to encourage capital to flow, says Genevieve Redgrave

Nature-positive investments still searching for a 'natural home' at Zurich

Green bonds are an "easy play" for investors looking for nature-positive investments, according to Zurich - but the "natural home" among financial asset classes for natural capital investments remains unclear.

Nature is a natural fit for insurers but comes with difficulties, says Zurich director

Putting capital into nature makes sense for insurers' business models, Danielle Brassel, director of responsible investment at Zurich, has said, but there remain issues before the industry can fully integrate it into their work.

Natural Capital Investment EMEA: early bird ends on Friday

The early bird rate for Environmental Finance's fifth annual Natural Capital Investment EMEA conference ends on Friday, so register now to save 20% on the delegate fee.

Report reveals top insurers of US coal

Global insurers AIG, Liberty Mutual, Lloyd's of London, Swiss Re and Zurich are among the top insurers of US coal mining, according to findings from Insure Our Future and Public Citizen.