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SBTN prepares to launch first corporate targets for nature

A trial of a corporate target-setting framework for nature is set to be launched by the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN), in an important step towards creating a nature-based equivalent of the climate-focused Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Nordea warns on gap between portfolio emissions reduction and 'real world impact'

There is a widening disconnect between emissions reductions in investors' portfolios and the decarbonisation of the real economy, the head of sustainability at Nordea Life & Pensions has warned.

Science-based targets for nature consultation launched

CA100+ investors welcome SBTi validation of ČEZ targets

A third of economy commits to SBTi, but SMEs remain a challenge

SBTi has "gone mainstream" because of the attention it receives from companies, but recruiting small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) remains a challenge, the organisation's CEO has said.

Private equity firms reach 'tipping point' in net-zero targets

European private equity firms have reached a critical threshold in the number setting science-based decarbonisation targets, a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has said.

EU standard proposals could 'shrink pool' of green bonds, says HSBC

The additional EU Green Bond Standard (GBS) criteria proposed by an influential committee run the risk of "shrinking the pool" of green bond issuers and projects by being overly complicated and restrictive, according to HSBC.

Amalgamated Bank 'first US lender to set science-based targets'

People moves, 25 February: SBTi, PRI, Chronos, Atrato & more...

SBTi appoints inaugural CEO