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IIGCC engagement initiative 'is next chapter' after CA100+

The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has launched an initiative to broaden investor engagement with corporates on climate change, beyond the largest companies covered by the Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) initiative.

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.

SWEN searches for pioneering sustainable marine technology firms

SWEN Capital Partners' Blue Ocean Fund is looking to invest in companies developing innovative marine technologies, an executive has said.

We need a safe space to disclose transition plans, says Aviva's Amanda Blanc

Aviva's chief executive Amanda Blanc has urged regulators to create a "safe environment" for insurers to publish their plans for how they will transition to net-zero emissions without fear of reprisals.

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.

Sovereign SLBs are 'good hedge' against sustainability policy changes

Sovereign sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) are effective hedging instruments for investors against sustainability policy shifts, according to the Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute (AFII).

NatureVest: Demand for biodiversity credits outstripping supply

Demand from investors and corporates for biodiversity credits is far exceeding the available supply, an executive at NatureVest has said.

NBIM: Location-specific data is a big challenge to biodiversity risks

The "lack" of location-specific data on companies' operations and supply chains poses a "big challenge" to assessing biodiversity risks, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has said.

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NA100 to publish list of target companies in June, says Robeco

The Nature Action 100 (NA100) investor collaborative engagement initiative is expected in June to publish a list of companies that it will target, according to one of the initiative's members.