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Companies won't act without more biodiversity policy, Impax says

Policymakers must address biodiversity beyond current legislative proposals as companies are not acting on nature, with steps taken so far often little more than "window dressing", Impax Asset Management has said.

Renewables may benefit from a 'climate put' unappreciated by investors, says UBS

Renewables developers could be set to benefit from a "climate put" option, thanks to strong policy support, UBS has suggested in a note.

Australian regulator urges ISSB preparation

Australia government will this month release guidance on how it will implement the International Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) forthcoming sustainability and climate disclosure standards, and its regulator has urged the market to start preparing for their adoption.

TNFD metrics 'don't allow direct assessment of COP15 contribution'

The draft core disclosure metrics of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) do not show whether businesses are fulfilling a key goal of the final agreement from COP15, data providers and consultants have claimed.

ESG funds outperform, despite investor concern

SUSI closes Southeast Asia energy transition fund

SUSI Partners has closed its Southeast Asia Energy Transition Fund, bringing total commitments to $120 million.

LGIM expands climate engagement, includes biodiversity

Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has broadened the scope of its climate engagement initiative to cover five times as many companies and bring biodiversity concerns into the discussion.

Absolute versus intensity targets. Part two

Investors often leave companies to decide which type of target is most appropriate for their business. Genevieve Redgrave reports

Sustainable bond issuance reaches $4trn milestone

Cumulative sustainable bond issuance has crossed $4 trillion in June, helped by a record-breaking start for green bond issuance in 2023.

EU regulation presents negative view of ESG ratings market, says provider

The text of a proposal to regulate ESG ratings providers takes a negative, "glass-half-empty" view of the market, a manager at a provider has said.