Genevieve Redgrave

BNG changes risk 'weakening demand signals', warns Triodos

Any further exemptions to the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legislation in England could weaken demand and hinder private finance involvement, according to Triodos Bank.

Water is still treated as a fringe topic by financial institutions, says WWF

Despite growing interest and assessments, water is still being treated as a "fringe topic" by many financial institutions, according to research by the WWF.

New Forests plans to 'build out' the nature story for investors

As it plans to scale up nature measurement across its assets, New Forests has revealed how investors are looking for a wider story on nature rather than the granular data.

Germany gives €5.5m for nature co-financing

Germany has provided the Asian Development Bank's Nature Solutions Finance Hub with €5.5 million ($6.5 million) to be used for co-financing across the Asia pacific region.

Exclusive: How NatureAlpha is looking to curb Claude

NatureAlpha has announced plans to put guardrails on how Anthropic's Claude uses its data.

EU's simplified Deforestation Regulation could have 'catastrophic consequences'

The European Commission has published further details on the simplification of its anti-deforestation regulation, EUDR, but investors and stakeholders have criticised plans to remove leather from its scope.

Goldman Sachs: More clients asking us for water exposure

Goldman Sachs Asset Management says it is receiving more requests from existing and prospective clients for effective ways to add water exposure to their portfolios each year as awareness of the issues facing the sector grows.

Octopus Energy invests $500m in reforestation carbon deal

New Forests piloting 'standardised' nature measurement

New Forests has piloted a new approach of measuring nature improvements, with a view to integrating this into investment decision-making.

Exclusive: Goldman Sachs pilots AI for nature measurement

Goldman Sachs exclusively reveals how AI could 'transform' nature measurement and facilitate the growth of nature-linked finance. Genevieve Redgrave reports