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Legislation driving investors to address plastic pollution, says CDP

Investors are increasingly ready to disclose information on plastic pollution in their portfolios, in part because of incoming legislation, according to CDP.

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Australian emissions cap will 'unlock investment', say investor groups

The tightening of Australia's emissions cap will lead to genuine emissions reductions and "unlock investment" in emerging industries, financial institutions representatives told Environmental Finance.

GIIN releases listed equity impact guidance

The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) has released its guidance for what impact looks like in a listed equities fund.

Van Lanschot Kempen reports sharp uptick in SDG-alignment

Van Lanschot Kempen said three of its sustainable funds saw a sharp increase in the value of holdings that are aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2022.

UK Infrastructure Bank to invest £200m in energy storage

British Patient Capital invests £30m in Northern Gritstone

'Ugly future' ahead without rapid government action, warns LGIM

Without rapid action by governments to create an orderly transition, there may be an "ugly future" ahead and "disastrous consequences" for the financial sector, Legal & General Investment Management has warned (LGIM).

'Legitimate fear' among investors over potential EU-US green trade war, says NTR

There is "legitimate fear" that only larger EU countries will benefit from the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), and that it could prompt a green trade war with the US, renewable energy developer NTR has told Environmental Finance.

Australian regulator urged to investigate ANZ

The Australian regulator has been urged to investigate ANZ over claims it misled investors on a climate resolution at its annual general meeting.