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Iceberg Data Lab completes 'sectoral mapping' for natural capital impact

Iceberg Data Lab has finished work to map different sectors of the economy according to the pressures they place on natural capital.

SEC to vote on climate risk disclosure rules

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will decide on the adoption of rules for disclosure of climate-related risk information on 21 March, it has revealed.

Sovereign involvement 'critical' for scaling natural capital

Government involvement in natural capital investment is crucial for scaling finance in the area, an executive at the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) has said.

Investors' biodiversity metrics 'not fit for purpose'

Measurement approaches commonly used by investors to assess their impact on nature are "not appropriate for the purpose for which they are being deployed," an expert has said.

EF's Sustainable Investment Awards open for entries

Entries to Environmental Finance's annual Sustainable Investment Awards are open until 14 April 2022

Asset manager "not convinced" by Natural Asset Companies

One leading asset manager is "not convinced" by the concept of Natural Asset Companies (NAC), and instead called for overarching international agreements.

Loan round-up: Link, CNGR, Harland & Wolff ... and more

Ukraine invasion to 'expedite green revolution'

The Russian invasion of Ukraine could accelerate the switch from fossil fuels to renewables in the long-term, as nations seek alternative energy sources, investors have said.

UK taxonomy can tame 'Wild West' of natural capital claims, says minister

The UK's proposed 'green' taxonomy of environmentally sustainable activities will be key to ward off concerns that there is a 'Wild West' of investor claims of positive contribution to natural capital...

Wave of investor demand feeding into offset 'sweet spot' - Mirova

A swell of interest from corporate buyers and institutional investors in carbon offsets is feeding into a market already in a "sweet spot" of undersupply of quality credits, according to Mirova.