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  • WBA announces 2,000 most influential firms for sustainable future

    21 January 2020

    The World Benchmarking Alliance has revealed the 2,000 companies that it believes have the greatest influence on global progress towards a "more sustainable future" ahead of ranking them for progress.

  • Commercial property fund commits to net-zero carbon by 2030

    21 January 2020

    A commercial property fund managed by Janus Henderson has committed to achieving net-zero operational carbon emissions by 2030, in line with new targets set by the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC).

  • Macquarie: Nine in ten real asset investors to increase sustainability focus

    20 January 2020

    More than 90% of real asset investors expect to increase their focus on sustainability over the next five years, according to Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA).

  • Most of global GDP depends on nature, says WEF

    20 January 2020

    Some $44 trillion of economic value generation - over half the world's total GDP - is "moderately or highly dependent" on nature and its associated 'ecosystem' services, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

  • EU Carbon Market Update, 20 January

    20 January 2020

    There is little to suggest EUAs should rise further this week, but lower auction volumes should provide support, says Tom Lord.*

  • BlackRock weighs in on Taxonomy debate

    20 January 2020

    The world's largest asset manager has said definitions of sustainability must move beyond the "binary" approach of the EU Taxonomy, as it pressed policymakers to promote convergence of sustainability standards.

  • WCI Carbon Market Update, 20 January 2020

    20 January 2020

    Technical analysis suggests a neutral outlook for California Carbon Allowances, but tightening fundamentals are a bullish factor, says Nicolas Girod.*

  • CDP announces 179 'A list' leading climate action companies

    20 January 2020

    CDP has named over 170 firms as being global leaders for transparency and action on climate change for 2019.

  • UK Charity Commission presses not-for-profits to invest responsibly

    20 January 2020

    The UK charity regulator has encouraged charities to ensure their financial investments align with their benevolent aims, asking for feedback from the sector on what is holding them back doing so.

  • Loss-creep from natcat years crimp ILS hedge fund returns

    20 January 2020

    Eurekahedge data shows ILS hedge fund investors underperforming broader industry in 2019