Genevieve Redgrave

Debt-for-nature swaps not improving issuers' credit ratings

Debt-for-nature swaps have not made any improvement to sovereign credit ratings, according to S&P Global, although it predicted the instrument will continue to gain traction.

Scope 3 disclosure resolutions 'an area of significant contention' in the US

Shareholder resolutions on Scope 3 disclosures remain an "area of significant contention" among US asset managers, Morningstar has said, as it reveals support for ESG-focused resolutions in the country is likely to continue falling.

Carbon Done Right acquires London Carbon Exchange ahead of listing

'Improvements needed across the board' on nature targets, says Phoenix

Improvements are needed "across the board" to help scale up nature target setting - but particularly on data and investor methodologies, Phoenix Group has said.

'Don't assume emerging markets are behind' on biodiversity, says Redwheel

Investors shouldn't presume emerging markets are behind on protecting biodiversity, Redwheel has said, arguing that these markets also offer investors an opportunity for bigger positive impact.

Fiduciary duty needs reform, says Share Action

Biodiversity and climate targeted in ABP's €30bn impact investment pledge

Dutch pension fund ABP has identified climate and biodiversity solutions as key themes of a €30 billion impact investment drive.

Netherlands central bank first to carry out LEAP assessment

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the Netherlands central bank, has become the first central bank to carry out a LEAP (Locate, Evaluate, Assess and Prepare) assessment.

Cibus Capital raises $600m for food and agriculture funds

2024 seeing a 'wave of optimism' for nature investments, says New Forests

Following difficulties fundraising last year, 2024 has started with a "wave of optimism", New Forests said, as it continues to expand its client base and move into new regions.