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$7bn of Chinese soy chain capital ‘exposed to deforestation risk’

Chinese financial institutions have been urged to manage their exposure to deforestation risks, after a study found that about $7 billion in bond and share issues by companies in the country’s soy supply chain are exposed.

UNEP FI and investors release study on climate risk reporting

A major study has been issued looking at the different ways that investors can measure and report climate risks.

Mandatory climate change disclosures - only a question of time

Geoff Summerhayes, board member of the Australian regulator and chair of the UNEP SIF, warns insurers of increased scrutiny from regulators

People Moves: UN Environment, Northern Trust Asset Management, Liontrust and United Nations-led Climate Technology Centre and Network

Inger Andersen has been elected as executive director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to replace Erik Solheim.

ClimateWise launches practical guides to scenario analysis

New and updated tools have been launched to help Investors use scenario analysis to understand how climate risks could affect their investment portfolios.

EU Weekly Carbon Update, 11 February

Asia Sustainable Finance Initiative launched with Singapore focus

An initiative to increase the supply of sustainable finance from Asian financial institutions will use Singapore as a hub to catalyse regional development.

The 12 themes set to shape 2019

What are the areas to watch for responsible investing in 2019, asks Peter Cripps

Nine banks add their backing to Principles for Responsible Banking

A further nine banks and eight other stakeholders have backed the fledgling Principles for Responsible Banking, the UN Environment Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has revealed.

Market leaders in bullish mood

Major environmental markets saw healthy growth in activity in 2018 and the winners of our annual Market Rankings see plenty of reasons for optimism about next year.