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Biodiversity COP postponed ... again!

The international biodiversity summit, COP15, has been delayed for a fourth time, in the latest setback for hopes for a global treaty for nature protection.

Gender-lens scorecard identifies leaders and laggards

Gender-lens themed funds managed by Pax, UBS and Nordea were ranked among top performers in a scorecard which left BMO- and Daiwa-managed funds languishing at the bottom end of the ranking.

PwC launches survey for EU ESG benchmark label

PwC has launched a survey on the merits of introducing EU standards for environmental, social and governance (ESG) benchmarks used by investors.

Storebrand makes first exclusion based solely on gender

Storebrand Asset Management has divested from Activision Blizzard because of gender discrimination issues at the US game giant.

'One-stop' ESG data firm raises $7m funding

A "one-stop-shop" for reporting and analysing ESG data, called ESGgo, based in California has raised $7 million in seed funding.

Green bonds for climate adaptation grow five-fold

The value of green bonds focused on adapting to the effects of climate change grew nearly five-fold over 2021, according to an MSCI index.

DBS establishes Sustainability Committee

DBS has established a board committee to focus on its sustainability and net-zero agenda. It has claimed this is the first of its kind in a Singaporean bank.

US over four years behind Europe in GSSS bonds

MEAG, Macquarie AM and BCI acquire solar power producer

Reden Solar sold for an enterprise value of €2.5bn

Green taxonomy harmonisation 'should focus on process over activities'

Harmonisation of 'green' taxonomies should focus on processes rather than activities, according to Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE),..