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Cibus-managed fund to deploy $200m to glasshouse food growers

A Cibus-managed fund aims to deploy $200 million via a platform it has set up to invest in fruit and vegetable growers using sustainable glasshouses, Environmental Finance understands.

US investors expect ISSB alignment, despite ESG backlash

Many investors in North America expect the market to align with the International Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) climate and sustainability standards, despite the growing ESG backlash in the US.

NBIM tells EU to change course on mandatory ESRS climate, social disclosure

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) said the European Commission should change plans to make some key climate and social corporate disclosure standards voluntary rather than mandatory.

Unlisted renewables to get boost from UK pensions initiative, Aegon says

Renewable energy investments are likely to be the target of UK pension funds seeking to up the proportion of their investments in unlisted equities, according to the CIO of Aegon.

Better data 'will unlock insurance and investment in natural capital projects'

A lack of timely and reliable data has deterred investment in, and insurance of, nature-related projects, the head of a nature technology collective has claimed.

UK pensions reforms to unlock billions for climate investments, CIOs say

Nine of the UK's largest pension schemes have signed up to a voluntary initiative to boost investment in unlisted equities, which CIOs have said could catalyse big investments in areas including climate-related technologies.

Video: Felipe Gordillo on the real challenges of ESG data transparency

'Others will follow' innovative Heathrow Scope 3 sustainability-linked bond

A banker involved in the ground-breaking Heathrow Airport sustainability-linked bond (SLB) predicted that other high-emitting sectors will follow its lead on Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets.

Chinese onshore green bond quality 'improving'

An increasing number of Chinese onshore green bonds are allocating all of their proceeds to green activities, with consolidation of the regulatory environment in the country expected to drive further progress.

'Does more engagement really lead to better outcomes?', asks UBS

Investors should place greater emphasis on linking outcomes from their company engagement with the financial performance of their investments, UBS said, as it warned that "more activity does not necessarily lead to greater effectiveness in achieving objectives".