All biodiversity articles – Page 2
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NewsNBIM weighs best use of new TNFD framework in ownership, portfolio work
UK call for government to make TNFD compulsory; UKSIF says ISSB should introduce disclosure standards for biodiversity, drawing on taskforce’s framework
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NewsTNFD to develop blueprint for public pool for nature-related data
Data ‘should not be kept behind paywalls or in proprietary systems’
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NewsActuaries urge financial sector to be ready for changes to biodiversity reporting
The Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosure is expected to publish its risk management and disclosure framework in November
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AnalysisAnalysis: Refreshed Solvency II reform aims to boost green transition
Insurance companies should draw up plans to address the risks caused by the transition to a climate neutral economy
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NewsDanica Pension completes first biodiversity mapping of investments
Investments in mechanical engineering, pharmaceuticals, energy, and food processing have ‘potentially the greatest damage and dependence on biodiversity’, it says
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NewsNorway’s SWF bans PowerChina on threat to orangutans
NBIM follows advice of GPFG’s Council of Ethics, banning PowerChina and putting UK-listed Petrofac under observation
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NewsVCMI launches guidance on carbon offsetting
The initiative will continue to develop labels and metrics over coming months
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NewsFrench regulator questions managers’ approach to ESG data providers
Plus: New biodiversity credits initiative between UK and France
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NewsClimate Bonds Initiative ambitious about climate resilience finance
Plus: Fidelity International launches ESG tool for members; Zoological Society of London launches biodiversity guide for pensions industry
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NewsFirms think fund managers are better qualified to vote than stewardship teams
The FRC prepares to review the UK Steward Code and other regulatory tools later this year
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NewsESG roundup: Asset owners move to standardise climate stewardship
Plus: Just Climate solutions fund raises $1.5bn in institutional capital; Pension funds slow to invest in biodiversity
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NewsDanish pensions lobby calls for biodiversity data definitions
With investments in wind, solar, infrastructure and forestry, pensions and insurance sector is ‘central player’ where biodiversity plays decisive role, says Damsgaard
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News‘World’s first’ nature targets unveiled in bumper week for natural capital developments
Guidance for entities wishing to start setting nature-related targets was launched by the Science Based Targets Network
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NewsUK roundup: Brunel updates climate policy following review
Plus: Smart Pension reaches £3bn in total assets amid market consolidation; Timpson pension fund signs buy-in deal with Just Group
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NewsDACH roundup: Ethos pushes Glencore on transparent climate strategy
Plus: VBV Vorsorgekasse signs biodiversity pledge, BaFin fines Nomura Financial Products
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NewsPublica to reinforce knowledge on biodiversity to better assess portfolio risks
The fund has also invested CHF454m in green bonds and financed renewable energies projects with CHF212m
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NewsUK master trust funds Schroders’ first long-term asset fund
The strategy will aim to invest across four long-term themes; climate mitigation, climate adaption, biodiversity/natural capital and social vulnerabilities
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NewsEthos engagement pool ranks biodiversity as top priority
The platform has engaged with companies on the reduction of plastics and air pollution, and to promote circular economy models
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NewsISSB to consult on wide-ranging connectivity project, warns on resourcing trade-offs
Stakeholders must give the board a clear steer on priorities, says Sue Lloyd
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NewsISSB to launch May consultation on initial two-year workplan
The first three candidate projects are research into biodiversity, human capital, and human rights in value chains
