Genevieve Redgrave

Exclusive: NatureAlpha overhauls nature data offering amid 'unbelievable' AI improvements

Data tech start-up NatureAlpha has upgraded its Geoverse data platform, helped by the "unbelievable" improvements in the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI).

Amazon launches nature-based carbon credit service

Amazon has launched a new service for suppliers and business customers in the US allowing them to invest in nature-based projects and carbon removal technologies by purchasing carbon credits.

SBTi proposed standard update does not allow carbon credits for Scope 3

A proposed update to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standard allows only limited use of carbon credits - despite a previous suggestion it might take a more accommodative stance towards them for Scope 3 emissions.

Plastic pollution 'not particularly important' to European retail banks

Bank of England urged to step up on nature

The Bank of England has been urged to step up their coverage of nature-related risks, in a report that warns it is "not acting sufficiently" on the issue.

McDonald's, Walmart and Ferrari: What biodiversity funds are holding

Hermes, Netflix and Apple are among the companies held by some biodiversity funds. Genevieve Redgrave looks under the hood of their top 10 holdings

Biodiversity fund managers remain bullish on prospects for 2025

Biodiversity fund managers said they are positive about the prospects for their funds, despite suffering net outflows last year.

South Africa expands carbon offsets

NatureMetrics launches geospatial tool

AI and technology 'reshaping' nature finance, says UNEP FI

Artificial intelligence (AI) and technology are "rapidly reshaping the nature finance landscape", according to a recent UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) article, which also highlighted the growing importance of insurance and public finance for de-risking the sector.