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Dairy and meat emissions rising, says FAIRR
07 November 2023Emissions from dairy and meat 'giants' have risen over the past year, with inaction on deforestation also persisting, research by investor initiative FAIRR has shown.
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Blueprint for 'loss and damage' fund drawn up ahead of COP28
06 November 2023A preliminary design for the controversial 'loss and damage' fund has been sent to COP28 negotiators - but the proposal lacks the support of the US, casting doubt over whether it will be agreed at the summit next month.
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KKR announces $2.8bn close of second impact fund
06 November 2023American private equity firm KKR has announced the close of its $2.8 billion Global Impact Fund II (GIF II).
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LGIM launches 'unique' ESG emerging market sovereign bond index fund
06 November 2023Legal and General Investment Management (LGIM) has launched a "unique" sustainability-focused emerging market (EM) sovereign bond index fund in its Future World series, which it said aims to "eliminate" the "ingrained income bias" that impacts sovereign ESG scores.
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Calling for a revolution to resolve food's sustainability paradox
06 November 2023Innovation and investment are needed to deliver more food production yet cut the industry's greenhouse gas emissions, argue Vincent Nobilet and Frédéric Dubois
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UK urged to implement delayed SDR framework with amendments for social-related disclosures
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Hong Kong Exchange delays implementation of ISSB-style rules
06 November 2023Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) has delayed by one year, to January 2025, the implementation of climate-related disclosure rules based on International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.
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IAIS issues 'call to action' to close natural catastrophe protection gap
06 November 2023The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) urged supervisors to help the industry close the growing natural catastrophe (NatCat) protection gap, arguing this task is "central" to the work of insurance supervisors.
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Financial institutions should play 'key' role in EU's CSDDD, claim Dutch investors
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Australia looking to expand climate disclosures into nature
03 November 2023Australia is looking to build flexibility into its climate disclosure regulations, with a view to expanding disclosures into nature-related issues in the future.