ICVCM and its carbon principles are 'too late to the party', CfRN claims
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has arrived too late for carbon markets, an executive at sovereign market proponent CfRN has claimed, on the day it released its core carbon principles.
Moody's: TNFD metrics an 'important milestone'
The disclosure metrics proposed by the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) are a significant step towards helping investors understand nature risks, and could boost sustainable debt markets, Moody's Investors Service said.
Australia considers launching 'world first' biodiversity market
A bill for a "world first" biodiversity restoration scheme for 'nature repair certificates' has been introduced to the Australian parliament.
TNFD reveals first 14 core disclosure metrics
Draft disclosure metrics for financial institutions and corporations have been released for the first time by the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).
Natural Capital Investment 2023 conference roundup
Environmental Finance's Natural Capital Investment 2023 conference returned to being in person this year as over 300 professionals met to discuss how nature and biodiversity are being integrated...
SWEN searches for pioneering sustainable marine technology firms
SWEN Capital Partners' Blue Ocean Fund is looking to invest in companies developing innovative marine technologies, an executive has said.
Blended finance in nature 'the opportunity of our time', says GIM
Blended finance in natural capital investments is the "opportunity of our time", despite the challenges that persist, Generation Investment Management (GIM) said.
NatureVest: Demand for biodiversity credits outstripping supply
Demand from investors and corporates for biodiversity credits is far exceeding the available supply, an executive at NatureVest has said.
NBIM: Location-specific data is a big challenge to biodiversity risks
The "lack" of location-specific data on companies' operations and supply chains poses a "big challenge" to assessing biodiversity risks, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has said.