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Ninety One's emerging markets fund expands infra focus to Asia

Current scenario analysis 'not decision useful' for pension funds - for now

High-level climate scenario analysis is not currently used by pension funds to inform investment decisions, an Environmental Finance event heard - but there are ways more focused and short-term scenarios that can be useful now and in the future.

Scope 3 emissions are 'Loch Ness monster of sustainability reporting'

The low levels of Scope 3 emissions reporting despite its importance to investors for climate risk assessment has made it the "Loch Ness monster" of sustainability reporting, an Environmental Finance event has heard.

Conference round-up: Sustainability Data EMEA 2024

Now in its fifth year, Environmental Finance's Sustainability Data EMEA 2024 in London continues to shine a light on the rapidly expanding and evolving field of ESG data. Peter Cripps reports

"No interest" in biodiversity from US investors, Morningstar finds

US investors have "no interest" in launching biodiversity funds, Morningstar has found, with new fund launches also slowing on a global basis.

Article 6.4: Is operation underway?

Final details for Article 6.4 have been agreed ahead of COP29, but uncertainty remains over whether the mechanism is now operational. Genevieve Redgrave reports

ETFs: an easy way to dive into blue investments

A passive fund is a way for investors to get comfortable with the theme, Lorraine Garros-Sereyjol tells Jennifer Forrest

Into the deep

A year after the UN High Seas Treaty was signed, Jennifer Forrest talks to investors taking the plunge into ocean impact investment

Insurance industry 'not ready' for incoming nature risks, says Aviva

The insurance industry is "not ready" to deal with some of the physical impacts of the nature and climate crises, UK insurer Aviva has warned, calling for urgent education for governments and customers.

OPIM elects fresh advisory board

Operating Principles for Impact Management (OPIM) has named its advisory board for 2024-2026, electing several senior impact investment professionals to its board.