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The infrastucture firm has a number of climate initiatives on its plate for the year ahead, says head of sustainability Sandrine Lalmant.

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.

The head of ESG for the infrastructure firm says Europe's summer of heatwaves should prompt upgrades to climate risk management, including emergency preparedness and response processes.

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.

The firm has invested in DBE Energy, which produces renewable gas from organic waste.

Climate continued to dominate the private markets sustainability agenda, both in terms of ESG and impact investing.

Eric Cooperstrom says Manulife’s Forest Climate Fund will support both internally developed projects and collaborations with established carbon development companies familiar with regional methodologies and regulation.

The past year brought existential debate, some helpful regulation and productive collaboration on climate and data matters, but a lack of urgency is still an issue.

Oregon State Treasury commits up to $20m to the fund, which invests in climate mitigation and adaptation ventures.