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Natural Capital Investment 2021 conference roundup

Environmental Finance's Natural Capital Investment 2021 virtual conference has ended after a full day of panels, speed networking sessions, and a live discussion group

Dasgupta Review doesn't go far enough on pricing nature, says Aviva's Waygood

The Dasgupta Review on the economics of biodiversity falls short in suggesting how policy makers and investors should price-in the externalities of nature, said Steve Waygood, chief responsible investment officer at Aviva Investors

BSI readies natural capital accounting standard as investors seek impact 'baseline'

A forthcoming accounting standard for natural capital could help investors grappling with the problem of assigning a financial value to preservation and improvement of nature.

Bank of England remits updated with increased focus on environment

The Bank of England has 'welcomed' the UK government's updated remit for its Monetary Policy Committee, which clarifies that the economic strategy of the government includes supporting the transition to a net zero emissions economy.

Loans round-up: UPL, Sembcorp Marine, UIC, Southern Pastures ... and more

News Round Up: PBAF, Morningstar, NBIM, NextEnergy, and more

Simon Zadek keynote: Build natural capital into Covid-19 relief packages

UK plans £15bn maiden green bond programme over next year

The UK government has announced it plans to raise at least £15 billion ($21 billion) from its maiden sovereign green bond programme over the next fiscal year, while also committing to report on its social impact.

UK government launches voluntary carbon offset working group

The UK government has launched a working group seeking to make the country a global market for "high quality voluntary carbon offsets," in a move described by campaigners as a backward step on climate action.

Bond round-up: Hong Kong, Ardagh Metal Packaging, Equinix, NatWest, Italy, Toyota ... and more