Genevieve Redgrave

All 14 TNFD metrics interoperable with ESRS

A new mapping of the interoperability between the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) has found a "high level of commonality".

'Landmark' Microsoft offsetting deal demonstrates the need for scale

In the wake of a new 'landmark' carbon credit deal with Microsoft, BTG Pactual's Timberland Investment Group (TIG) has told Environmental Finance that investors are looking for co-benefits and why project scale is necessary for both impact and reduced costs.

Morningstar Sustainalytics looking for companies to set nature targets

Morningstar Sustainalytics has told Environmental Finance that it is looking for companies within its engagement programme to start setting nature-related targets.

Microsoft and BTG Pactual announce landmark carbon credit deal

BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (TIG) has agreed to provide Microsoft with eight million nature-based carbon removal credits, believed to be the largest carbon removal transaction to date.

Companies waiting for data before TNFD reporting

Companies are hoping to improve the quality of the data at their disposal before they commit to reporting in line with the recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), according to a report.

Planet First Partners invests £20m in plant-based meat

AXA Climate to launch forestry insurance

UBS looking to mitigate renewables' harmful impact on nature

UBS said it will look to mitigate renewable energy's harmful impacts on nature, by improving land management and carrying out more long-term analysis.

Regen agriculture report highlights financing challenges

Regenerative agriculture will need to go through a "maturity curve", advisory and investment firm Pollination has said, arguing that large institutional capital and concessional finance will need to enter the market at scale.

73% of South African financial institutions not setting nature targets