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  • There is already ample natural capital data, says TNFD

    02 May 2023

    There is already enough data on natural capital for investors to meaningfully engage on the subject, a spokesperson for the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures claimed.

  • Carbon credits deal will bring in $2bn, Hartree, Wildlife Works estimate

    02 August 2021

    Hartree Partners and Wildlife Works have signed a voluntary carbon deal they estimate will generate over $2 billion in private investment...

  • Leading project developer in row over forest carbon credits

    29 January 2018

    Terra Global Capital, a leading developer of sustainable forestry projects, has robustly rejected a fierce attack by European NGO Fern on the use of carbon offset credits from forest projects.

  • Winners revealed in voluntary carbon poll

    25 September 2017

    Developments in international policy, new standards and the promise of future demand from the aviation industry are pushing the voluntary carbon market forward, the top firms in Environmental Finance's 2017 rankings say

  • Voluntary carbon high-flyers preparing for market's take-off

    25 September 2017

    The promise of future demand from the aviation industry and new types of financing are fuelling optimism in the voluntary carbon market, the top-ranking firms in Environmental Finance's 2017 Voluntary Carbon Markets Rankings say.

  • Sustainable Forestry 2017: IFC Forests Bond

    30 June 2017

    Preventing deforestation can yield numerous social as well as environmental benefits. Many governments have therefore taken action to protect their forests, but it is widely acknowledged that their efforts are inadequate and that substantial private finance will be required.

  • Women-led $250m conservation fund launched

    21 December 2016

    US-based impact investment advisor AlphaSource has launched what it claims is the "world's first women-led climate change impact fund".

  • Voting opens for the Annual Voluntary Carbon Market Rankings

    01 April 2015

    For the sixth year, Environmental Finance is conducting its annual rankings of the voluntary carbon markets. The survey, which opens today, is asking for views on the leading project developers, traders, wholesalers, advisors, verifiers and other service providers in the space.

  • Voluntary carbon leaders look on the bright side

    30 June 2014

    The dominant players in the voluntary carbon market are optimistic about the future, despite a decline in volumes and prices between 2012 and 2013, according to the latest survey of the market by Environmental Finance.

  • Althelia Climate Fund makes first investment

    18 February 2014

    Althelia Ecosphere's fund focused on supporting sustainable land-use and ecosystem services has committed to its first investment.