Genevieve Redgrave

MSCI to implement ESG rating changes next month

MSCI ESG Research has told Environmental Finance it is to implement changes to its ESG ratings methodology next month.

MSCI ESG ratings downgrade "not enough", says Impact Cubed

An expected round of downgrades to the ESG ratings of more than a thousand European funds has been billed as "not enough" to accurately capture their sustainability credentials,...

ASEAN taxonomy update details coal phase out

The ASEAN Taxonomy Board has included the early phase out of coal assets as a green or amber activity in the second version of its taxonomy - in what it claims is a first in any regional taxonomy.

Unclear reporting standards proving difficult for SMEs, says DBS

Unclear sustainability reporting standards are proving to be a difficulty for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and stunting their ability to demonstrate success to investors, says DBS.

Brookfield-led consortium to acquire Australian power generator

A consortium of Brookfield Renewable Partners, GIC, Temasek and MidOcean Energy, have agreed to acquire Australia's largest integrated power generator, Origin Energy, for AUD18.7 billion ($12.4 billion).

Australian investors call for energy transition authority

Traffic-light system recommended for Australia's taxonomy

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI), the investor organisation leading the development of Australia's taxonomy, has published its final recommendations for a transition-based taxonomy.

Blended finance in nature 'the opportunity of our time', says GIM

Blended finance in natural capital investments is the "opportunity of our time", despite the challenges that persist, Generation Investment Management (GIM) said.

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GIIN launches agriculture impact benchmark

The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) has launched a benchmark to help investors measure the performance of their agricultural investments against peers and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.