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Mirova eyes biodiversity 'certificates' to enhance project profitability

Mirova hopes the nascent market for biodiversity "certificates" could increase the profitability of its investments in nature-based projects, an executive has said...

Carbon exchanges key to improving transparency on pricing, says FMSB

The Financial Markets Standards Board (FMSB) says the voluntary carbon markets could be made more robust with greater transparency on pricing in exchange listings.

Q&A: The evolution of ESG data and regulation

In an increasingly complicated market, the cost of compliance with ESG regulations will increase, but the cost of litigation could be even higher, say Paul Watchman and Thomas Harding

Federated Hermes eyes 'impact' tech stocks

Technology companies that thrive in environmental, social and governance (ESG) indexes, but "just fall short" of counting as 'impactful' companies, are being closely monitored by Federated Hermes as potential investment opportunities.

German group to propose ESG integration 'scale' for fund documents

AIGCC calls on governments to clarify adaptation financing

The AIGCC has called on governments to provide further clarity on how their National Adaptation Plans will be financed.

Proterra Asia closes $200m food fund

Video: Hetal Patel on the use of ESG data for the investment value chain

Hetal Patel, head of climate investment risk at Phoenix Group, shares his thoughts on how ESG data can be used throughout the investment value chain.

IFRS sustainability taxonomy recommendations need 'additional effort'

The IFRS has been told its recommendations on a sustainability reporting taxonomy need 'additional effort' if the taxonomy is to be successfully implemented.

Belgium to launch impact investing institute

A group of investors will launch a Belgian initiative to mobilise private capital towards positive social and environmental impact, Environmental Finance has learned.