Rob Langston

Industry must tackle structural barriers facing nature-based solutions, report finds

The narrow range of nature-based solutions able to deliver scalable nature outcomes face "persistent structural barriers", a new report has found, as investors are often constrained by "fiduciary interpretations, data gaps and mandates".

BNPP Future Forest Fund makes first two investments

The $145 million BNP Paribas Future Forest Fund has made its first two investments, comprising 8,500 hectares of sustainably managed timberland in the US.

Lenders being asked to take 'leap of faith' on EV infrastructure, says NORD/LB

Financing for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in the UK and Europe has become more challenging recently, with lenders being required to take a "leap of faith" on consumer uptake, according to German commercial bank NORD/LB.

GRESB and IIGCC partner for infra net-zero approach

GRESB and the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) have partnered on a project that aims to assess the alignment of infrastructure assets with the Net Zero Investment Framework (NZIF) 2.0.

Sustainable real estate: Ignore the labels

Policymakers should use the forthcoming overhaul of SFDR to better cater for real estate, Rob Langston reports.

PFZW drops BlackRock amid equity index clearout

Dutch pension scheme PFZW dropped BlackRock, Legal & General Investment Management and AQR from its line-up of external asset managers following a review of its equities portfolio.

CFTC gives approval to first renewables trading platform

A clean energy trading platform has become the first to receive approval from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and harbours ambitions to become "the ICE of renewables".

Lombard Odier to acquire Ownership Capital

'Significant room' to unlock full potential of gender bonds, LGX finds

Better data backed up by strengthened certification and reporting can help to unlock the "full potential" of gender bonds, according to a report by Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX).

NZBA members recommit to climate goals as key vote looms

Several members of the Net-Zero Baking Alliance (NZBA) have reiterated their commitment to achieving their net-zero goals ahead of a key vote on its future.