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More policy needed for city-level climate adaptation strategies, says Zurich

OPIM elects fresh advisory board

Operating Principles for Impact Management (OPIM) has named its advisory board for 2024-2026, electing several senior impact investment professionals to its board.

Zurich to drop oil and gas producers lacking credible transition plans by 2030

Zurich has unveiled its 2024 climate transition plan that sets interim targets and the strategy to achieve net-zero by 2050 across its insurance business, investments and operations.

Financial institutions' physical risks could be underestimated by 70%

An EU-funded study has warned that European financial institutions' physical climate risk assessments are inadequate, and could be underestimating 'value at risk' by up to 70%.

CA100+ companies 'not walking the talk on climate', says AI-driven analysis

High-emitting companies targeted by investor engagement are failing to evidence the climate action promised by their public targets, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based analysis of their transition planning has found.

People Moves, 19 April: Barclays, Zurich, Eurosif, Scottish Widows, Robeco and ... more

ShareAction takes aim at banks this AGM season

The upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) season will be the "busiest yet" for ShareAction, as it plans to push the banking sector for more transparent climate policies.

Comment: Can natural capital become its own asset class?

Investment in natural capital solutions is desperately needed, but many investors don't see a home for them in their portfolios, writes Peter Cripps

Natural Capital Investment EMEA conference round-up

The strong turnout at the conference demonstrated intense interest in the topic, and discussions focused on how to encourage capital to flow, says Genevieve Redgrave

Nature-positive investments still searching for a 'natural home' at Zurich

Green bonds are an "easy play" for investors looking for nature-positive investments, according to Zurich - but the "natural home" among financial asset classes for natural capital investments remains unclear.