Climate & environment

The Fiscal Matters Coalition wants reforms to the EU’s Stability and Growth Pact to better align with national budgets, in order to achieve a green and just transition.

Finland is calling for more cooperation between nations ahead of COP28 | European life insurers want to boost their ESG investments | The reporting of Scope 3 emissions is rising.

The impact investment manager is targeting the funding gap for SMEs in emerging markets with its latest product, the BlueOrchard Impact Credit Fund.

Johan Brand, co-founder of We Are Human, talks about the company’s unconventional business model that is driving societal impact through education, health and climate tech.

The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty is calling for a global pledge to phase out coal, gas and oil from existing production, and wants governments to make a commitment to do so at COP28.

The UK-based non-profit has launched a guide on using catalytic capital to create a fairer path to net zero. It is calling for over half of investment in climate-focused funds over the next five years to adopt a just transition approach.

With the climate crisis noticeably worsening, impact investors have high expectations, but plenty of concerns as well. Many are calling for more accountability at COP28.

Sharp declines in venture capital flows to impact startups impede progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and there is little sign of a pick-up in the near-term. 

The Dutch bank reportedly violated its own ‘zero-tolerance’ policy towards deforestation. Extensive data research conducted by FD in collaboration with NGO Repórter Brasil shows Rabobank’s involvement with illegal deforesters.

The close underscores the firm’s commitment to contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The fund will target four key investment themes: climate action, sustainable living, lifelong learning and inclusive growth.