Rob Langston

Revisions to BSI asset management standards to incorporate sustainability

UK standards body BSI has adopted revisions by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) to its asset management standards that demonstrate contributions to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

SBTi consultation's 'mixed' findings leave it mulling role of carbon credits in new standard

Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has published four technical papers "as an early step" in the revision of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard but noted that "direct decarbonisation" of the value chain remains a priority as controversy surrounds the role played by carbon credits.

Gravis Capital preps net-zero real assets strategy

Gravis Capital is readying the launch of a net-zero real assets strategy aimed at institutional investors, with a target size of €500 million ($542 million).

Barclays urges government to make UK 'destination of choice' for climate tech

The UK can potentially 'leapfrog' other markets and become the "destination of choice" for climate tech companies critical for the transition to a net zero carbon economy, according to Barclays.

Schroders Greencoat becomes UK solar leader after acquisition

UNEP FI launches resources for banks to benefit from the circular economy

The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has launched a series of resources designed to help banks and clients implement circularity within their businesses and portfolios.

Financial risk from climate damage may be underestimated by over 80%

Financial losses from climate physical risk could be significantly underestimated, underlining the need for more granular asset-level data in climate risk assessment and stress testing, according to new academic research.

Macquarie acquires stake in UK wind farm from BlackRock

Generate Capital backs GrowUp with £38m investment

Auxilo Finserve raises $30m from LeapFrog