Biodiversity accounting initiative outlines initial guidelines
A report endorsed by banks and asset managers has laid out a common approach to measuring positive impact…
Carbon,ESG,Investment,Policy,Water
A report endorsed by banks and asset managers has laid out a common approach to measuring positive impact…
Carbon,ESG,Investment,Policy,Water
A pledge to set targets and reporting on biodiversity, and pressure world leaders to reverse nature loss…
ESG,Policy
An EU-wide platform that would provide investors with "seamless access" to financial and sustainability-related…
Policy
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved rules which limit the ability of investors…
ESG,Investment,Policy
An additional $20 billion to $45 billion would be required each year - on top of the current $24 billion…
ESG,Investment,Policy
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced that sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) will be eligible…
Debt,Green Bonds,Policy
Many financial institutions are failing to support an ambitious EU sustainable finance strategy, according…
ESG,Policy
Alok Sharma, president of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) has spoken of his confidence…
Carbon,Investment,Policy
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has strengthened its approach to thermal coal investment…
Carbon,Debt,Equity,Investment,Policy
The downside risk to CCA prices seem to be limited but the forthcoming US elections could lead to increased…
Carbon,Markets,Policy
There are lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic that help us better prepare for climate change, argues Nidia Martinez
Insurance,Policy
Progress to date has been poor but hope can be found in commitments from the financial sector, argues Nicky Chambers
ESG,Policy
Reporting of environmental and social impact is 'patchy' among Asian green bonds, finds a report, which recommends eight priorities for the market. Ahren Lester reports
ESG,Green Bonds,Investment,Policy
The decline of fossil fuels systems is not only a threat to investor returns but also to financial stability. The NGO Finance Watch argues that this should have implications for the way banks are regulated, and urges regulators to use their powers to intervene without delay
Policy
Accelerating investment in the circular economy requires banking innovation as well as increasingly holistic thinking and transparent data, the speakers at an Environmental Finance webinar said, with current progress leaving plenty of reasons to be upbeat. Ahren Lester reports.
Carbon,Debt,ESG,IMPACT,Investment,Policy
A number of leading Dutch financial institutions have joined forces to boost knowledge about biodiversity within the financial sector. Merel Hendriks and Simon Zwagemakers outline some of the key developments
Investment,Policy