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BIS warns of 'green swan' events

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has underlined the growing concern among central banks about the risks to the financial system arising from climate change in a book entitled The Green Swan - central banking and financial stability in the age of climate change.

Nomura wins ESG fund mandate from Japanese life insurer

T&D Holdings adds to ethical investment programme with T&D Funds - Euro ESG Bond Fund

Transparency 'a significant challenge' for impact investors

Impact investors continue to struggle with a lack of transparency on impact performance, a survey of the sector has shown, with some respondents complaining that the problem is getting worse.

Green does not automatically mean low risk, warns BaFin

Newton IM sets sights on emerging markets engagement

Newton Investment Management has set a goal to engage more this year on the topic of sustainability with companies in emerging markets, as it seeks to drive change in companies' supply chains.

UK Climate Investments pledges £30m for green housing in Kenya

UK Climate Investments (UKCI) plans to invest up to £30 million ($39 million) in the construction of affordable green housing in Kenya.

WBA announces 2,000 most influential firms for sustainable future

The World Benchmarking Alliance has revealed the 2,000 companies that it believes have the greatest influence on global progress towards a "more sustainable future" ahead of ranking them for progress.

Commercial property fund commits to net-zero carbon by 2030

A commercial property fund managed by Janus Henderson has committed to achieving net-zero operational carbon emissions by 2030, in line with new targets set by the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC).

Macquarie: Nine in ten real asset investors to increase sustainability focus

More than 90% of real asset investors expect to increase their focus on sustainability over the next five years, according to Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA).

Most of global GDP depends on nature, says WEF

Some $44 trillion of economic value generation - over half the world's total GDP - is "moderately or highly dependent" on nature and its associated 'ecosystem' services, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).