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Aviva 'really excited by ocean phase of Nature Positive Initiative' (ESG Data conference)

Aviva Investors is "really excited" by the work that the Nature Positive Initiative (NPI) is doing towards developing an ocean-focused framework for sustainability outcome metrics.

Nature financial materiality assessments are 'rudimentary', says NBIM (ESG Data conference)

Many nature data-specific financial materiality assessments are currently underdeveloped, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has argued, calling on the market to provide more concrete linkage between financial materiality and reporting efforts.

Asia and Europe are 'really complementary' on nature data (ESG Data conference)

Asian and European markets have different strengths around nature-related data approaches which offer a "really good complement" to one another if investors and asset owners can provide a bridge between them.

Lack of investment leading to 'assurance-washing', says EY (ESG Data conference)

Cases of "assurance-washing" for non-financial data by some companies caused by gaps in guidance could be prevented by the recent introduction of a new assurance standard, says EY.

ING considers expanding work on decarbonising heavy-emitting sectors

Dutch bank ING will consider whether to extend its focus on tackling other heavy-emitting sectors by the end of the year, after piloting two projects in shipping and commercial real estate last year.

'Disappointing when organisations like NZBA stop fighting': Banks react

Former members of the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) have vowed to continue collaborating and working to combat climate change after members voted to cease operations last week.

Adaptation must be centre-stage at COP30, says CPI

Think-tank Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) called on the COP30 presidency to put adaptation firmly on the agenda to recognise the "deep connection" between development and resilience.

Stuck in its adolescent years and overwhelmed by complex impact geek jargon

Jennifer Forrest shares her six takeaways from the GIIN Impact Forum 2025

Ecosystem Investment Partners raises over $400m for fifth fund

'RHINO' nature risk framework launched

From Genevieve Redgrave in Abu Dhabi