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KBI changes its mind on the sustainability of burning biomass

KBI Global Investors said a reclassification of the way it judges the positive and negative impact of its own investments has seen its overall impact score drop compared with last year - with companies involved in burning of biomass and natural gas distribution behind the rerating.

Schafer Cullen launches water impact fund

US-based asset manager Schafer Cullen Capital Management has launched a listed equities fund that will invest in companies it deems to have a positive impact on water quality and availability.

TCFD plans to recommend 'forward-looking' disclosures

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) secretariat plans to update its guidance to recommend signatories provide "forward-looking" information related to climate risks and opportunities over short-, medium-, and long-term time horizons.

News round-up: Global Investor Statement, ICE and CoE Pensions

457 Investors sign Global Investor Statement calling for mandatory climate-related reporting

Church of England Pension Board welcomes Shell CEO's statement

ICE reveals difference in European and American ESG reporting

Investors optimistic about sustainable blue economy opportunities

Oceans and blue economy briefing afternoon round up

The second instalment in a series of thematic briefing afternoons that Environmental Finance is running throughout the year on the topic of Natural Capital Investment.

Japanese seafood: sustainable strategies are needed to safeguard the financial health of the industry

François Mosnier explores how the improved sustainability of Japanese seafood companies could drive improved operational and financial performance, as well as safeguarding the future of the industry