Michael Hurley

Banque de France creates climate change centre, assesses biodiversity impact

The French central bank has launched a climate change centre and conducted a study for the first time of the biodiversity impact of its investment portfolios, according to its latest annual responsible investment report.

TPG Rise among investors in 'plant-based food pureplay'

TPG Rise Fund led a $335 million funding round by Livekindly Collective, a group of brands the investor says is "on track to become one of the world's largest plant-based food companies".

Nuveen impact strategy invests in Indian microfinance lender

$1.2 trillion investment manager Nuveen has invested an undisclosed amount in Indian microfinance lender Annapurna Finance.

Million Lives Fund launches $100m healthcare impact vehicle

The Million Lives Fund has raised $100 million to invest in companies using technology to expand healthcare access and education.

G20 begins talks for sustainable finance roadmap

Discussions on the development of a 'multi-year G20 roadmap for sustainable finance' began last week, marking the start of what could become a cornerstone of global policy strategy to manage sustainability issues including climate change.

£30bn Brunel Pension Partnership preparing SDG reporting

The £30 billion ($41 billion) Brunel Pension Partnership is preparing to report the positive contribution of its investments in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it said in its annual report.

Conservation, nature-based impact funds raising €10bn - Phenix

Fund managers targeting positive impact through conservation and nature-based investments are currently raising a combined €10 billion ($12 billion), according to data provider Phenix Capital.

UK pensions' 'mixed' social investment record scrutinised by government

UK pensions trustees have been asked by the government to provide information on social factors of their investments after a senior minister expressed concern that these are currently "not well understood".

More than half of major US companies 'failing' on equal pay

More than half (26) of 51 of the largest US listed companies have been given a 'fail' grade for their inadequate progress to reduce the racial and gender pay gap, according to research by Arjuna Capital and Proxy Impact.

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