Nature & Biodiversity

IFC Issues Biodiversity Investment Guidance

08/11/2022

This is the first market framework for biodiversity finance that aims to support activities that conserve and restore biodiversity and ecosystems.

Climate Risk

Global Resilience Programme for Climate Launched

08/11/2022

The Climate Bonds Initiative has launched programme to mobilise capital markets to bolster resilience in the face of climate change.

Reporting & Disclosures

Insurance Target-Setting Protocol Open for Feedback

07/11/2022

The UN-convened Net Zero Insurance Alliance has launched a public consultation outlining a recommended approach to target-setting and reporting.

Nature & Biodiversity

TNFD Update Allows Varying Approaches to Materiality

06/11/2022

V0.3 of nature risks and disclosure framework also covers nature-focused metrics, target-setting and supply chain traceability.

Sustainable Finance

GFANZ Aims to Boost “Speed and Scope” of Net Zero Transition

01/11/2022

Alongside the finalised transition framework for financial institutions, GFANZ issues updates on portfolio alignment metrics and policy levers.

Climate Risk

GFANZ ‘Quiet Quits’ Race to Net Zero

30/10/2022

The GFANZ 2022 progress report appeared to confirm the alliance’s intention to allow member groups to set their own path to net zero.

Reporting & Disclosures

Three in Five Lenders Not Reporting Emissions

27/10/2022

Roughly 60% of lenders are yet to report any absolute financed emissions data, according to a report by Bloomberg Intelligence.

Reporting & Disclosures

More Bumps in the Road for US Climate Rule After SEC Glitch

27/10/2022

Concerns over costs and legal challenges lie ahead, as deadline for new disclosure rule slips.

Reporting & Disclosures

FCA Proposes Three New Green Labels for UK Funds

26/10/2022

The FCA has published its much-anticipated consultation outlining measures to tackle greenwashing.