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ESG litigation risk rising - part two

The second part of this feature on ESG litigation focuses on the risks facing companies. Thomas Cox reports

Hong Kong Exchange launches carbon market council

Munich Re joins WTW's expanded coral reef protection venture

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has expanded its endangered coral reef protection programme and appointed Munich Re as an additional insurance capacity provider.

Bank of England told to expand work on nature-related risk

The Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has recommended the central bank expand its work on nature-related risks, in a move heralded as a first.

ESG Data Guide 2022 launched

Environmental Finance has launched the latest annual update to its ESG Data Guide, shining a light on the rapid evolution of the ESG data market.

UBP eyes 'smart agtech' amid escalating fertiliser costs

Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) said it is targeting investments in agricultural technology (agtech) solutions that reduce famers' reliance on fertiliser, pesticides, and water waste, amid rising fertiliser prices globally.

Does ESG influence real economy? 'Maybe a little bit,' says research

The integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investments impacts the real economy "maybe a little bit", researchers have said.

Only 13 financial institutions plan to restrict oil expansion, says NGO

UK asked to support private green finance

Pension fund trustees urged to be bolder on ESG stewardship