Christopher Marchant

People Moves 28 August: Alecta; Brookfield; Handelsbanken; Ilmarinen; Mainstream; UNFCCC

XCHG launches exchange-traded voluntary carbon offset product

An exchange-traded voluntary carbon product has been launched, which claims to establish for the first time a credible, standardised price for voluntary carbon offsets.

ASI unveils Asian equity fund 'aligned to' SDGs

UK-based Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) has launched an Asian Sustainable Development Equity Fund it says is 'aligned to' the UNSustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

HSBC and Pollination form 'world's largest natural capital manager'

HSBC Global Asset Management and investment firm Pollination Group have entered into a joint venture agreement to establish HSBC Pollination Climate Asset Management.

GCF allocates $900m towards Covid-19-resilient green projects

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has allocated $879 million to developing countries with the intention of increasing climate action in a way that can adapt to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

People Moves 21 August; IFC; Shell Asset Management; Topdanmark; Foresight

ESG data conference: early bird offer ends today

Environmental Finance's inaugural The Future of ESG Data virtual conference will take place on 9-10 September 2020, with Friday 21 August the deadline for booking with an early bird discount.

2DII stakeholders show support for its stance in break with SBTi

The 2° Investing Initiative (2DII) has published feedback on its public spat with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), showing that numerous stakeholders agree with its critique of a methodology for investors.

COP 26 webinar: Harmonised disclosure of climate data is key

The next major UN climate change conference - COP26 - will "focus on financial services as an enabler for progress in the real economy," according to Rosie Donachie, group head of government relations and regulatory strategy, at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).

Evli launches corporate green bond fund

Finnish bank and asset manager Evli has launched a fund focused on green corporate bonds.