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Unlisted renewables to get boost from UK pensions initiative, Aegon says

Renewable energy investments are likely to be the target of UK pension funds seeking to up the proportion of their investments in unlisted equities, according to the CIO of Aegon.

Better data 'will unlock insurance and investment in natural capital projects'

A lack of timely and reliable data has deterred investment in, and insurance of, nature-related projects, the head of a nature technology collective has claimed.

Limit climate indicators for assessing sovereigns, Ascor told

UK pensions reforms to unlock billions for climate investments, CIOs say

Nine of the UK's largest pension schemes have signed up to a voluntary initiative to boost investment in unlisted equities, which CIOs have said could catalyse big investments in areas including climate-related technologies.

The need for regenerative agriculture

Being sustainable is no longer enough, argues Carl Atkin-House

Video: Felipe Gordillo on the real challenges of ESG data transparency

'Others will follow' innovative Heathrow Scope 3 sustainability-linked bond

A banker involved in the ground-breaking Heathrow Airport sustainability-linked bond (SLB) predicted that other high-emitting sectors will follow its lead on Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets.

Chinese onshore green bond quality 'improving'

An increasing number of Chinese onshore green bonds are allocating all of their proceeds to green activities, with consolidation of the regulatory environment in the country expected to drive further progress.

'Does more engagement really lead to better outcomes?', asks UBS

Investors should place greater emphasis on linking outcomes from their company engagement with the financial performance of their investments, UBS said, as it warned that "more activity does not necessarily lead to greater effectiveness in achieving objectives".

Mizuho issues largest Japanese financial institution sustainable bond