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Scaling Biodiversity Credits

The International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity credits launched at COP16 a framework consisting of 21 High-Level Principles to ensure the high-integrity of the biodiversity credit market. Ingrid Kukuljan explains what they hope to achieve

Finance Earth plans for life after Federated Hermes following withdrawal from collaborations

Finance Earth will continue fundraising for the UK Nature Accelerator despite the withdrawal of Federated Hermes from its collaborations, including the UK Nature Impact Fund and Big Nature Impact Fund.

Global sustainable investment framework needed in next year, says AFD

A global sustainable investment framework is needed within the next year, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has said, despite pushback that it is not feasible.

Macquarie acquires Danish offshore maintenance business from Permira

Step-down SLBs a 'hard sell' for investors - but 'step-backs' have potential

Sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) with a 'step-down' coupon on achieving certain targets are a "hard sell" for investors, an Environmental Finance event heard - but 'step-back' coupon deals could prove more popular.

First investor expectations on deforestation published

The International Investor Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) and the Finance Sector Deforestation Action (FSDA) has published a 'first-of-its-kind' set of expectations for banks on eliminating deforestation.

Federated Hermes skeptical of ESG-linked executive pay

AI and biodiversity top engagement priorities for Federated Hermes

Why should investors care about Biodiversity Net Gain?

While England's Biodiversity Net Gain market is still in its infancy, some forward-thinking investors see it as an opportunity and a risk management priority. Genevieve Redgrave reports

Sustainable Debt Americas 2024: early bird ends on Friday

The early bird rate for Environmental Finance's annual Sustainable Debt Americas conference will end this Friday, so register now to save 20%. Environmental Finance subscribers receive a further 30% discount.