biodiversity

Advancement in sustainability-linked credit has sharpened focus on measuring, reporting and verification, says Actis head of sustainability Shami Nissan.

Ares Global Management also plans to build its 'institutional capacity for engaging on decarbonisation', in the coming year, says Adam Heltzer.

Permira has hired a climate specialist to support portfolio level decarbonisation, and some of Permira's portfolio companies are setting science-based emissions reduction targets, says Shackleton.

Natural capital is becoming both a distinct impact strategy and an aperture through which to view an entire portfolio for risk management and value creation opportunities.

All eyes are on Montreal as COP15 looks to deliver an international commitment on biodiversity retention and restoration that can replicate the impact of the Paris Climate Accords.

A biodiversity net gain rule in the UK, which is expected to come into effect in late 2023, is “moving up investors’ agendas”, Aviva Investors, says.

The firm described its new fund as 'the next step in the evolution of AXA IM Alts’ current natural capital offering'.

Fonds de Réserve Constitutionnel has invested €10m in Ocean 14, a venture fund focused on protecting ocean biodiversity.

STAFF II was preceded by the €50m INVL Baltic Forests Fund I, which generated 27% annual returns, according to a statement from the firm.

The explosion of interest in biodiversity since 2020 from corporates and investors through to governments and industry bodies has been huge. Can the summit capture a moment that is two years in the making?