Genevieve Redgrave

Australian superannuation funds slow to act on nature

Assessment of risks and capital allocation remains inconsistent and uncommon, writes Genevieve Redgrave

Preparations begin for nature transition planning network

A working group, led by the WWF and CDP has launched to explore how a nature transition planning network could be developed to help companies integrate nature in a "coherent, actionable way".

Typhoon triggers instant insurance payouts for Vietnamese coffee farmers

A parametric insurance policy for Vietnamese coffee farmers backed by insurance brokerage Willis and risk transfer specialist Global Parametrics has been triggered for the first time after a typhoon hit farmer yields.

West Yorkshire Pension Fund open to Shell escalation

West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) is keeping an "open mind" on whether to escalate its engagement with Shell, after backing a resolution on its transition away from oil and gas.

Deforestation risk roadmap launched

A tool has been launched to help investors identify deforestation, ecosystem conversion and human rights risks across investment and lending portfolios.

Singapore reviewing expansion of taxonomy

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is carrying out a sectoral review of its taxonomy, with a view to expanding its transition definitions.

Schroders Greencoat acquires biomethane platform

Schroders Greencoat, the renewable energy arm of Schroders Capital, has acquired a Dutch biomethane platform from SWEN Capital Partners.

Sustainability resolution fails at Shell

A shareholder proposal requiring Shell to address declining oil and gas demand received just 13% support, despite 21 investors co-filing.

Natcap expands nature transition risk coverage

'We don't know what data investors want to see'

While investors are asking for more granular environmental impact data, SLM Partners has told Environmental Finance there remains a lack of consensus on what makes a useful report.