Gresham House closes £450m BSIF II fund

Nature maturity tool launched

A tool to assess the 'maturity' of a company's performance on nature has been launched by NatureMetrics to help companies develop better nature strategies.

Biodiversity resolution sees investor support at PepsiCo

A resolution urging PepsiCo to carry out a material biodiversity dependency and impact assessment has received support from 18% of shareholders, including some major institutional investors.

US considers 'exploring' sovereign green bonds amid demand perk

Leading financial market advisers to the US Treasury have suggested US sovereign green bonds should be explored further amid the potential to attract new investors and potential pricing perks.

More ESG resolutions expected at Berkshire Hathaway meeting

Verra's VCS approved for best-in-class label

After 'significant changes', Verra's Verified Carbon Standard has been deemed as eligible for the best-in-class 'core carbon principles' (CCPs) label.