SEC ESG disclosures should not be filed publicly to avoid litigation risk, says Commissioner

BNP Paribas targets $500m for developed markets forestry fund

BNP Paribas Asset Management has launched a sustainable forestry fund for developed markets, which could play a role in a potential move into the biodiversity credit market.

La Banque Postale invests in ESG data startup

Financial services group La Banque Postale has invested - via its venture capital fund, 115K - in a French ESG-focused fintech start-up.

Baillie Gifford pulls out of CA100+ and NZAM

Finance Earth plans for life after Federated Hermes following withdrawal from collabs

Finance Earth will continue fundraising for the UK Nature Accelerator despite the withdrawal of Federated Hermes from its collaborations, including the UK Nature Impact Fund and Big Nature Impact Fund.

Converting Bridgerton to Bog Hall

A pioneering 400-acre rewilding project in a stately home in England will generate a new form of biodiversity credits for sale in the voluntary market. Genevieve Redgrave visits the site