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MSCI and Google Cloud to launch AI solution to measure climate risks

'Landmark' Global Biodiversity Framework fund launched - but with $40m shortfall

A 'landmark' Global Biodiversity Framework fund was finally given the go ahead, but after just two governments made funding commitments, a further $40 million needs to be found by the end of the year.

Orchard Street pens first deal for maiden impact fund

Orchard Street Investment Management's debut Impact Fund has made its first acquisition.

Climate may force rate of inflation re-think, Australian central bank governor warns

Increasing uncertainty around the macroeconomic impact of climate change is likely to fuel a debate on how Australia's central bank manages inflation, its incoming governor has warned.

Ostrum AM: 'Very interested' in more social sustainability-linked bonds

Ostrum Asset Management is "very keen" to see more social-focused sustainability-linked bonds come to the market, to allow for diversification from its current climate-focused investments in the performance-based instrument.

Impact accounting: A 'gamechanger' in impact investment?

A model for 'impact valuation' could transform how investors view their contribution to sustainability issues, argues Astanor Ventures. Michael Hurley reports

ESG 'important' for SMEs to maintain liquidity access, win work

SBTi's financial sector framework will enhance its credibility, says IEEFA

The Science Based Targets initiative's (SBTi) proposed standards for financial institutions will help boost the initiative's credibility, says the Institute for Energy, Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) - although there is still room for improvement.

NBIM: ESG ratings 'should disclose methodology change impacts'

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has urged regulators to require environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings providers to be more transparent about the impact of changes to their methodologies.

Impact accounting framework aims for integration with ISSB, ESRS standards

The IFVI and the Value Balancing Alliance are developing a methodology that seeks to appropriate concepts from the world of financial accounting and could also use information from key sustainability reporting standards. Michael Hurley reports