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The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has announced that Kering, GSK, and Holcim are the first companies to publicly adopt science-based targets for nature, addressing freshwater and land. These actions...
Key Impact Points: The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) announced at COP16 in Cali, Colombia, that over 500 organizations have committed to aligning their risk management and corporate reporting...
Follow ESG News on Linkedin On Monday, COP16 – the United Nations Biodiversity Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity – kicked off in Cali,...
Mastercard, alongside Conservation International and the World Resources Institute, has expanded the Priceless Planet Coalition’s restoration portfolio with three new sites and the expansion of six existing projects. This marks...
Key Impact Points: The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has launched a new website, www.sbtiservices.com, aimed at providing businesses and financial institutions with the resources and tools they need to...
Key Impact Points: The H&M Foundation has announced a significant strategic shift, now focusing on promoting just and fair climate solutions to achieve a net-zero textile industry by 2050. The...
Key Impact Points: Ernst & Young (EY) has released its new Environment Report, showcasing significant progress in sustainability and environmental impact. Notably, 61% of EY suppliers, based on FY24 spending,...
Key Impact Points: The UK government has appointed Ruth Davis OBE as the country’s first Special Representative for Nature, signaling its commitment to addressing the global biodiversity crisis. This announcement...
Key Impact Points: Why it matters: CalSTRS, a leader in sustainable investing, has awarded a significant $150 million mandate to Ninety One’s Global Environment strategy, reinforcing its commitment to investments...
Key Impact Points: Why it matters: Preserving the Amazon rainforest is critical to combating global warming, and carbon credits are a key part of the strategy. However, a lack of...
Key Impact Points: Why it matters: As global awareness of biodiversity loss grows, investors are looking for ways to assess and manage their exposure to nature-related risks. Bloomberg’s new data...
The CDP‘s latest report, Nurturing Nature: De-risking Nature-based Finance in Asia, explores the pressing need for increased private-sector participation in nature-based financing. As biodiversity loss and climate challenges threaten up...
Key Impact Points: Fidelity International introduces the Blue Transition Bond Fund, the first global blue transition fixed income fund, designed to improve ocean and freshwater health. The fund invests in...
Key Impact Points: Colombia is in discussions with Germany for a debt-for-nature swap to support its ambitious $40 billion plan to transition from fossil fuels and enhance environmental conservation. Foreign...
Deloitte introduces the innovative LEAP Dashboard, designed to streamline the management of nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities (DIROs) for organizations. Aligned with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)...
Key Points: In a recent policy paper, WWF’s Greening Financial Regulation Initiative (GFRI) and CDP emphasize the urgent need for international and national financial regulators to embed nature-related risks into...
The European Union has officially pushed back the enforcement of its pivotal Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR), a move confirmed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Originally set...
Climate Takes Priority A growing number of asset owners, including pension funds, insurance accounts, and endowments, are prioritizing climate over social and governance issues in their investment decisions. According to...
Key Impact Points: The third annual Earthshot Innovation Summit, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, has proudly announced its latest cohort of finalists for The Earthshot Prize 2024. These innovators, hailing...
Eurofins Sustainability Services has introduced a new deforestation impact assessment designed to help businesses comply with the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The EUDR aims to stop the import and...
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