Pension funds are placing too much reliance on a group of “self-referential” economic advisers rather than seeking out the lates scientific advice on climate change, putting investors’ money at risk, according to report.
The investment will help Mombak to scale up its operational and technology systems, as it implements a $100m strategy to reforest parts of the Amazon basin, generating carbon removal credits by capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide.
A recent report by Pensions for Purpose looks at how UK pension funds are incorporating biodiversity and natural capital into their investment decision-making. Different players from across the sector share views on the topic.
The fund, developed by Aristata Capital, supports commercial litigation with high impact social and environmental outcomes brought by claimants with limited financial resources.
The Belgium-based fund is investing in a dozen companies that aim to achieve systemic changes in environment, skilling & education, and health sectors.
The growing problem of fashion waste affects our climate, ecosystems, and health. The textile and fashion industry is looking for ‘circular solutions’, and fast.
Fund managers Fount have invested in Indian ready-made garment manufacturer Progress Apparels and Bangladeshi cotton yarn and denim fabric producer Sri Kannapiran Mills.
DePoly has raised CHF12.3m in a seed funding round to scale its chemical recycling process. Investors backing the company include Dutch impact investor Infinity Recycling.
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