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Just Climate invests $150m in Indian industrial decarbonisation business

'Major shift in expectations' of nature-based credits needed, say investors and academics

As over-crediting and trust issues pervade the voluntary carbon market, a "major shift in expectations" will be needed to create a higher-integrity market, a group of investors and academics has argued.

Data providers called on by $8trn investors to step up deforestation coverage

Data providers have been urged to step up their coverage of deforestation risk exposure by a coalition of major global investors, including Aviva and Generation Investment Management.

Hydrogen 'hype' needs to be tempered, says Generation IM

A "fast and furious" rush of planned projects to create clean hydrogen energy means that "the world might end up having more hydrogen in 2030 than it could actually use", Generation Investment Management has warned.

California climate disclosures bill advances to governor's desk

A proposal that would require detailed climate-related disclosures by large companies active in California has been approved by the state's Senate and now only requires the state's governor to sign it into law.

Investors warn ISS of troubling inconsistencies in climate voting advice

A working group of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has urged proxy advisor ISS to integrate climate into its voting recommendations for investors on a "more robust and consistent basis" amid "troubling inconsistencies".

Generation launches $1.7bn sustainable, growth equity fund

Generation Investment Management has launched a $1.7 billion fund focusing on companies that provide sustainability solutions.

Asset manager "not convinced" by Natural Asset Companies

One leading asset manager is "not convinced" by the concept of Natural Asset Companies (NAC), and instead called for overarching international agreements.

People moves 11 February 2022: S&P, Jupiter, Aviva, Abrdn & more...

Just Climate appoints head of partnerships