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Opinion: The EU's climate benchmarks need to get with the times

The financial industry's thinking on assessing transition has moved on since the EU introduced its climate benchmarks, argues Michael Hurley

Transition plans to increase focus on Indigenous communities - Sustainable Fitch

Issues related to Indigenous peoples will gain more traction within transition plans, as investors and regulators continue to recognise their materiality to the transition, Sustainable Fitch has said.

Basel Committee to consult on bank climate disclosure requirements

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) is to consult this year on climate-related disclosure requirements that it plans to add to international standards for capital requirements.

IFoA unveils actuarial roadmap for biodiversity and nature related risks

The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has published an action list for the profession in a bid to boost understanding about biodiversity loss and nature related risks.

Global plastics treaty 'must focus on finance'

A planned treaty on plastic pollution will need to put finance at its core in order to be successful, an investor has argued.

Two thirds of UK pension funds say they have not invested in natural capital

Almost two thirds (62%) of UK pension funds who responded to a survey are not invested in natural capital, research commissioned by asset manager Gresham House has said.

ShareAction: Three quarters of asset managers lack deforestation commitments

Investor plastic risk perception falls

LOIM launches sustainable fund suite holistiQ with Systemiq

Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM) has launched sustainable investment platform holistiQ, in collaboration with consultants Systemiq, as it prepares new nature-based funds.

Energy efficiency investments to deliver 'above average' earnings growth, says UBS

Changes in government policy across the EU and US are making energy efficiency an increasingly 'attractive investment', that will deliver "above-average" earnings growth, UBS has said.