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AXA launches forest restoration programme

Asset owners need climate clarity on emerging markets, says Lazard

A set of expectations of emerging market companies on their approach to decarbonisation is likely to hold lessons for investors globally, according to a senior executive at Lazard Asset Management.

ResponsAbility invests in 'superfruits'

Social issues among 'most material' ESG risks for alternative proteins

Factors ranging from climate to the 'just transition' were among the most material environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks to the alternative proteins industry...

Super fund supporting oil and gas expansion will consider divestment

Australian super fund UniSuper has announced that it will consider divestment from oil and gas companies if they show a "lack of action" and "no viable decarbonisation pathway".

BlackRock acquires New Zealand solar company

New Zealand readies sovereign green bond debut

New Zealand has launched its sovereign green bond programme after publishing its green bond framework, with a debut bond expected by the end of 2022...

COP27 should be used to introduce carbon price says Actis

In a COP that is billed to be more focused on action than setting targets, Actis' Shami Nissan says setting a universal cost of carbon is key

EU proposes that financials prove absence of links to deforestation

EU proposals to require financial institutions to demonstrate their activities have no links to deforestation have progressed, after overwhelming approval from parliament.

Greenwashing 'still an issue' for UK banks