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Sectors most damaging to biodiversity revealed in pilot for NA100

The food, beverage and tobacco sector has the highest potential negative impact on biodiversity out of those analysed, followed by the materials sector, the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation (FfB) has said.

FCA: Building 'trust' in transition finance essential

The UK regulator sees assurance of sustainability-related disclosures as an important next step in promoting integrity in sustainable finance, Mark Manning tells Michael Hurley

People moves, 14 April: CSSB, GSAM, Allianz ... and more

£250m private impact fund launched by Lloyd's

Insurance company Lloyd's has launched a private impact fund which will invest in climate mitigation, adaptation, circular economy and social inclusion.

Climate Asset Management to lead Apple 'carbon removal' fund

Apple has launched a fund to which it will commit "up to" $200 million to invest in "high-impact, scalable, nature-based carbon removal offsets".

CBI launches sustainability-linked bond certification scheme

The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) has launched a certification scheme for sustainability-linked bonds and company-level transition plans, in what the influential not-for-profit called a "major step forward" for financial markets.

LGIM to support climate resolutions at North American banks

Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has announced it will support climate resolutions at several North American banks, including calls to phase out fossil fuels and report on scope 3 emissions.

'Tide has turned' on UK water companies

Water utilities face a conundrum as they look to invest to address environmental issues, Thomas Cox writes

Loan round-up: JSW, Ziraat Bank, Akbank ... and more

Article 8 funds set to increase in 2023, says Fitch Ratings

The number of EU 'Article 8' sustainable funds is expected to "moderately increase" over the next year - despite stricter eligibility requirements, Fitch Ratings has said.