Insurance & Climate Risk EMEA 2018

UK government consults on carbon, nature market standards

The UK government has launched a consultation to assess the applicability of its voluntary carbon and nature market principles.

Railpen using CA100+ benchmark to push boards for climate lobbying transparency

UK pension fund Railpen has stepped up a push for companies to prove their lobbying practices are geared toward meeting net zero targets ahead of the current season of annual general meetings (AGMs).

Blended finance helps fuel confidence in Africa's private markets, report finds

Ghana launches biodiversity finance programme

'Trump effect' could lead to market opportunity, says Gresham House

The pullback by North American investors from sustainable investments could open up new opportunities, said Gresham House, as the 'Trump effect' takes hold.