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OPIM elects fresh advisory board

Operating Principles for Impact Management (OPIM) has named its advisory board for 2024-2026, electing several senior impact investment professionals to its board.

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Jupiter Ecology to adopt FCA Sustainability Focus label

Jupiter Asset Management will adopt the 'Sustainability Focus' label for its £702 million ($933 million) Jupiter Ecology Fund overseen by Jon Wallace and Noelle Guo.

Landbanking Group creates new nature asset class

The Landbanking Group has created a model for a new nature asset class, which aims to put a value on any nature uplift within forests.

Jury still out on impact investors adopting AI, says GIIN

The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into impact investing processes continues to gather mixed responses, according to the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN).

ING optimistic of recovery for sustainable debt supply in 2025

The sustainable debt market is "struggling to gain momentum" this year amid higher interest rates and a lack of 'greenium', according to ING, but the Dutch bank is optimistic that issuance could be "invigorated" in 2025.

ESG Ratings, Green Bond regulations and greenwashing among ESMA priorities

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has identified the EU Green Bonds and ESG Ratings regulations, as well as preparatory work for a database including sustainability-related information, among its priorities for 2025.

US investors urge EU to delay deforestation regulation

The American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU) has called for a delay to the EU's Deforestation Regulation, saying that it is "extremely concerned" about the potential of companies to meet its upcoming implementation deadline.

Asia needs common sustainability taxonomy, thinktank argues

Green and transition taxonomies in Asia are too diverse, undermining comparability, a thinktank has said as it called for a "unified framework that aligns with international standards".

Corporates looking to 'atone for their sins' on nature, says New Forests

Corporates are looking to "atone for their sins" on nature by investing in nature-positive opportunities and credits, New Forests has said.