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190 investors sign up to collaborative engagement on nature

190 institutional investors have signed up to collaborate to pressure 100 companies to address their negative impacts on nature, on the launch of Nature Action 100 (NA100) at Environmental Finance's Natural Capital Americas conference.

LGIM: Divestment improved engagement with ICBC

Engagement with companies improved after their shares had been sold, Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has said.

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Water risk is accelerating cases of 'drying' or 'drowning' assets

The announcement of 'stranded' assets created by rising water risk is growing, environmental not-for-profit CDP says, with examples of these 'drying' or 'drowning' assets accumulating rapidly, but awareness and disclosure remains lamentably low.

Valuing water now can prevent another global catastrophe

Investors must learn from Covid-19 and take urgent action to tackle the intertwined climate and water crises, says Kirsten James of Ceres

Meat, fish and dairy producers not addressing sustainability risks, says FAIRR

The vast majority of meat, fish and dairy producers have not meaningfully addressed basic sustainability risks, according to a report by investor network FAIRR.

Members of UK taskforce on greening supply chains announced

The members of the UK's Global Resource Initiative (GRI) taskforce have been revealed, as they met for the first time to discuss how the country can green its international supply chain.

Boston Common withdraws climate resolutions with Verizon and Home Depot

Boston Common Asset Management has withdrawn its climate-related shareholder resolutions with Verizon Communications and The Home Depot after reaching agreements with the companies.

Financial risks of deforestation driven by the soy boom

Investors should engage with companies to help mitigate the risks posed by deforestation, says Julie Nash

How Trump inspired climate action by US companies and cities

Companies and cities across the US have taken on a leadership role in terms of climate change action, since President Trump pulled the country out of the Paris Agreement 12 months ago, says Lance Pierce.