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ISS to provide portfolio-level biodiversity analysis in 2023

ISS ESG will update its biodiversity impact assessment tool in the first half of 2023 to enable investors to evaluate their whole portfolio, rather than just individual companies, an executive has said.

NZAOA urges policymakers to tackle 'major deterrence' to EM climate investment

The Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) has called for policymakers to make five "urgent" changes to tackle the barriers to blended finance for climate solutions in emerging markets and developing economies.

NatWest: SLBs 'evolving' despite volatile global economy

The sustainability-linked bond (SLB) market will continue to evolve as it diversifies to include issuers in previously underrepresented sectors, despite a volatile macro backdrop, an executive at NatWest bank has said.

ESG in Fixed Income Americas conference: Canada's climate disclosure rules to wait for ISSB

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) will wait and see how climate disclosure rules develop globally before finalising its requirements in this area.

ESG in Fixed Income Americas conference: EU taxonomy could have 'chilling' impact

The "proscriptive" nature of the EU's sustainable finance requirements could have a "chilling" impact on the green bond market, the ESG and Fixed Income Americas conference heard.

Finance in Motion claims to benefit from sustainable timber boom

Finance in Motion (FiM) is doubling fundraising targets for a follow-on-fund focussed on sustainable timber, before its parent fund has been fully deployed.

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Inflation 'puts new renewables at risk'

Rising inflation will mean many renewable energy projects "just won't get built", said renewable energy developer NTR.

Rising pensions interest in ESG 'could boost financial outcomes' - Aviva

Pension holders' rising interest in sustainable investing could be set to provide dual benefits of increased engagement and improved financial outcomes, according to an investment head at Aviva.

Climate transition 'bigger risk' for insurers' portfolios than threat from physical risk

Transition rather than physical risks are the largest risks for insurance investment portfolios - and dealing with these requires greater attention from CIOs to providing climate transition projections and targets, according to experts.