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PRI pilot sovereign engagement initiative welcomes 18 new members

The UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has announced 18 new members to its Collaborative Sovereign Engagement on Climate Change, launched in September last year as a pilot programme to engage with the Australian government.

Inability to compare impact results is biggest concern for impact investing - GIIN

The most significant challenge affecting the impact investing industry is the inability to compare impact results, investors have warned.

EU regulator calls for increased scrutiny of biodiversity funds

The EU's securities regulator has recommended increased scrutiny of biodiversity funds as it noted a "surge" in inflows to funds domiciled in the EU.

Verdane impact fund commits €26m to solar-as-a-service business

Banque de France sharpens focus on nature

The central bank is exploring how to build nature data into its investment strategy, writes Michael Hurley

Verra launches social development asset methodology

GFANZ sets up Hong Kong chapter

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REC-reduced emissions targets are 'not reputable', says MainStreet

The use of 'market-based' emissions targets for sustainability-linked instruments is "not reputable", as it demonstrates no long-term operational sustainability improvement, according to MainStreet Partners.

ESG Book helps pilot ASEAN ESG database

The Sustainable Finance Institute Asia (SFIA) has named ESG Book as a data partner for a planned database of ESG data for the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) region.