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Investors' biodiversity metrics 'not fit for purpose'

Measurement approaches commonly used by investors to assess their impact on nature are "not appropriate for the purpose for which they are being deployed," an expert has said.

EF's Sustainable Investment Awards open for entries

Entries to Environmental Finance's annual Sustainable Investment Awards are open until 14 April 2022

Asset manager "not convinced" by Natural Asset Companies

One leading asset manager is "not convinced" by the concept of Natural Asset Companies (NAC), and instead called for overarching international agreements.

Great expectations

The financial industry isn't going to save the planet - but it has a role to play, says Hans Stoter

Loan round-up: Link, CNGR, Harland & Wolff ... and more

Ukraine invasion to 'expedite green revolution'

The Russian invasion of Ukraine could accelerate the switch from fossil fuels to renewables in the long-term, as nations seek alternative energy sources, investors have said.

UK taxonomy can tame 'Wild West' of natural capital claims, says minister

The UK's proposed 'green' taxonomy of environmentally sustainable activities will be key to ward off concerns that there is a 'Wild West' of investor claims of positive contribution to natural capital...

Q&A with IFC's Pushkala Ratan

IFC's senior climate finance specialist for Asia spoke to Environmental Finance following the launch of its Guidelines for Blue Finance

Wave of investor demand feeding into offset 'sweet spot' - Mirova

A swell of interest from corporate buyers and institutional investors in carbon offsets is feeding into a market already in a "sweet spot" of undersupply of quality credits, according to Mirova.

Investor group demands Credit Suisse cuts fossil fuel exposure

A group of 11 investors including Amundi and several European pension funds has filed a shareholder resolution demanding that Credit Suisse publish targets to reduce its exposure to fossil fuel assets.