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AI highlighted as key tool for TNFD reporting

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) is exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to support nature reporting.

LPFA expands net zero target to 80% of assets, mulls adaptation work

London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) says 80% of its £8 billion ($10.7 billion) portfolio is now covered by its net zero target, after it expanded its scope to include infrastructure and the portion of its real estate holdings and corporate fixed income that was not already covered.

California regulator releases list of entities covered by climate reporting rules

Investors and regulators warn EU against reducing ESRS below ISSB standards

The EU's advisory body has been warned its proposed changes to European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) threaten to weaken rules more than the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards, in responses to its consultation on the draft changes.

'High Taxonomy alignment gives us an edge'

A focus on high-quality projects and strong EU Taxonomy alignment instead of shortcuts taken by other issuers helped Baden-Württemberg raise €800 million from its latest green bond, Rob Langston reports

EU sustainability reporting reforms must avoid 'false trade-offs', says EIOPA chair

The EU's efforts to streamline sustainability reporting should "resist the false trade-off between simplification and substance", according to Petra Hielkema, chair of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA).

Investors lament EU deforestation delay

As the EU looks to delay its 'landmark' deforestation regulation, investors have told Environmental Finance why this is disappointing but not devastating.

Man Group tuning its quant models to pick up climate adaptation and resilience 'signals'

Quantitative investment specialist Man Group says it is adapting its trading models to identify companies investing in climate adaptation and resilience measures, as a way of unearthing hidden value.

Collaboration must continue even if NZBA stops being membership group, says ING

Collaboration among banks on tackling climate change will likely continue even if the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) decides to wind itself up as a membership organisation, according to ING.

PitchBook finds evidence of ESG abandonment