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NatureAlpha hires BlackRock's Segafredo, eyes index creation

Nature data specialist NatureAlpha has hired Laura Segafredo from BlackRock, Environmental Finance has learned. She will look to help grow the business including through developing nature-focused indexes.

BNP Paribas backs species conservation metrics

'Race to Belém' launched to scale rainforest finance

An initiative to scale private investment into protection of the Brazilian rainforest has been launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos, with a commitment of up to $100 million by nature investor Silvania.

Plastic pollution and AI energy use among ISS ESG key themes for 2025

Plastic pollution, better understanding of natural systems, the energy challenge of artificial intelligence (AI), human rights and ESG accountability are likely to be key focus areas for investors in 2025, according to ISS ESG.

Von der Leyen promises 'far-reaching simplification' of sustainable finance rules

The European Commission will present "far-reaching simplification of our sustainable finance and due diligence rules" next month alongside a plan to promote invest in clean technologies, its president Ursula von der Leyen said.

'Transition loan label needs stricter covenants to add value'

A potential transition loan label needs to be "more constraining for borrowers" around sustainable delivery and performance to really add value to the existing labelled loan market, according to a major private debt investment manager.

Mid-caps are sweet spot for sustainable infra, says Glentra

A combination of factors including inflation and technological advances is leading 'sustainable infrastructure' investor Glentra to seek opportunities among medium-sized companies contributing to decarbonisation of heating.

Verra to require additional assurance for CORSIA

Verra has issued guidance for credits to be considered eligible under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) pilot and first phases, including additional requirements to prevent double-claiming.

Financials lull expected to end euro sustainable bond 'comeback'

A decline in issuance by financials during 2025 is expected to result in contraction of the euro-denominated sustainable bond market, ending a "comeback" year in 2024 when it returned to growth.

Sustainable investment industry prepares for Trump return

The inauguration of Donald Trump as president for his second term in office has prompted the sustainable investment industry to consider the potential investment implications of his return.