Genevieve Redgrave

Nature positive focus is 'dangerous', warns data provider

The focus on nature-positive impacts before the market has dealt with their negative impacts is "dangerous", GIST Impact has warned, with scientists also calling for a more staggered approach.

NBIM looking at AI to benchmark nature

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) is considering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to benchmark company's progress on nature, to replace a lengthy manual exercise.

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.

Global Biodiversity Framework difficult to 'make actionable', says AXA IM

The Global Biodiversity Framework is hard for companies to "make actionable", AXA Investment Managers has said, as it calls for more sector-specific tools to be developed at COP16.

UK-France biodiversity credit taskforce to launch market principles at COP16

US carbon credit developer charged with fraud by FBI

US authorities have charged CQC Impact Investors' Kenneth Newcombe and Tridip Goswami and former chief operating officer Jason Steel for purposely overstating emissions reductions and 'fraudulently' securing an $100 million investment.

Cercarbono reveals plans for first biodiversity credit project

Standard setter Cercarbono is preparing to register its first biodiversity credit project later this year, and has explained why it isn't taking the usual approach to third-party verification.

Consultation launched for Australian biodiversity credit scheme

Landbanking Group creates new nature asset class

The Landbanking Group has created a model for a new nature asset class, which aims to put a value on any nature uplift within forests.

California passes bill requiring fashion firms to fund recycling