Genevieve Redgrave

Financial institutions urged to identify 'biodiversity mismatch' investments

Financial institutions have been urged to identify if their investments occur in 'biodiversity mismatch' areas, to help increase investments into nature-positive projects.

Financial institutions failing to integrate biodiversity into financial planning, says CDP

Financial institutions are failing to adequately integrate biodiversity aspects into financial planning, or capitalise on nature-related opportunities, the CDP has said.

Sustainability impact unlikely to be undone in renewables exits, says Actis

Despite exiting two high-profile renewables companies in Africa, Actis says it is not concerned about its sustainability progress being rowed back by its investor peers.

Foresight aims for engagement benefit from proprietary ESG data platform

Foresight says its recently launched sustainability reporting database will bolster its investment decision-making and engagement. Genevieve Redgrave reports

EU ESG ratings regulation risks hindering global providers, says Sustainalytics

ESG ratings regulation being developed by the EU needs to better take into consideration the global nature of data providers, or risk hampering a growing market, Sustainalytics has told Environmental Finance.

Early coal phase out deals 'beset by hurdles', says Sustainable Fitch

Early coal phase out deals in the Asia-Pacific region are 'beset by hurdles', particularly for investors which could face reputational risks for being involved, Sustainable Fitch has said.

Integrity Council to tackle technology in voluntary carbon markets

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) is to study how technology will impact the market for carbon credits and where standardisation is needed, as part of its second phase of work.

Thai regulator looks to taxonomy to boost green bond issuance

Thailand's financial markets regulator says its 'traffic light' taxonomy will boost green bond issuances and catalyse transition finance. Genevieve Redgrave reports

Growing number of sustainable food companies in need of capital, says ResponsAbility

While there has previously been a lack of investable opportunities in food and agriculture in emerging markets, there are now many innovative companies in need of capital, ResponsAbility has said.

Green Climate Fund appoints new head