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The long road to reasonable assurance

Sustainability data is set to move along the assurance curve, from limited to reasonable, boosted by regulation and technology. Genevieve Redgrave reports

UK public spending watchdog highlights risk of biodiversity net gain scheme

A report by the UK's National Audit Office has highlighted risks to the long-term effectiveness of the government's biodiversity 'net gain' scheme in England.

UK nature investment fund first close 'soon', says Lord Benyon

The UK government-backed Big Nature Impact Fund (BNIF) is expected to announce its first close from private investors "soon", according to a senior minister.

Lord Benyon: First UK nature investment standards launch next week

UK Climate, Environment and Energy minister Richard Benyon told an event that the British Standards Institution (BSI) will launch the first of its principles for nature investment markets next week.

UK pensions taskforce tells regulators to consider requiring disclosures on social aspects

US West Coast insurers face up to $40bn in climate-related losses

An analysis of the investments of insurers licensed in the US West Coast has found climate change could create losses of up to $40 billion for their corporate bond portfolios.

Switzerland collaborating with OECD on FI nature risk assessment

Biden vetoes Republican objection to ESG rule

Biden expected to veto Republican plot against ESG rule

US-backed carbon markets initiative appoints advisors