Standardisation of ESG data may not be a good thing, says Yale academic

Investment Association publishes UK SDR implementation guide

US banks lament data gaps in first Fed climate scenario analysis

The Federal Reserve's first climate scenario analysis of the country's six largest banks exposed widespread data gaps that threaten to undermine the accurate assessment of climate-related risks.

AI's role in ESG data relies on transparency

Following Environmental Finance's recent features on the potential for AI to transform ESG data, Da Wei argues that the technology must not be a 'black box'

M&G invests €107m into public-private partnership impact fund

M&G has invested €107 million ($115.3 million) into the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE), a public-private partnership (PPP) impact fund providing access to finance for underserved microfinance lenders and financial institutions in developing countries in southeastern and eastern Europe.

EDF urges scaling-up of 'Payment for Ecosystem Services' instruments

The Environmental Defense Fund has called for a further scaling up of 'Payment for Ecosystem Services' (PES) system to help boost nature-related disaster preparedness, particularly for developing countries.