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Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Investment, News | 29 August 2023
NZAOA launches public consultation on the Target Setting Protocol Fourth Edition
The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance launches a public consultation on the fourth edition of its Target Setting Protocol. The updates in the draft of the fourth edition concern expansion of asset class coverage. The public is invited to submit their feedback by 29 September.
Investment, News | 11 July 2023
Investor Agenda partners publish updated Investor Climate Action Plans Expectation Ladder
The Investor Agenda updates the Investor Climate Action Plans (ICAPs) Expectations Ladder, intended to help investors act on climate by providing a single, comprehensive framework that draws on existing initiatives and guidance.
Impact Centre, News | 03 July 2023
The Impact Management Platform launches new consensus view of the actions and fundamental characteristics of impact management
Recent years have seen accelerated uptake of sustainability-related standards and practices. Enterprises, investors and financial institutions are increasingly paying attention…
New report on driving finance for sustainable food systems
By Vanesa Rodriguez Osuna, Food Systems Lead at UNEP FI Food systems are key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals…
Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Change, Industries, Investment, News, Themes | 13 June 2023
Fulfilling individual fiduciary responsibilities requires a collaborative response to climate risk
Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance Chair, Günther Thallinger, argues that responding to climate change is essential for asset owners to fulfil their fiduciary duty and that in order to do so effectively, collaborative efforts are needed.
Towards a robust approach for measuring business dependencies on nature
New guidance has been launched to help financial institutions and businesses gain a holistic view of how dependent they are…
Public statement by the United Nations Environment Programme on the UN-Convened Net-Zero Insurance Alliance
In light of the recent discussions within the United States, some members of the United Nations-convened Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA),…
Civil Society Advisory Body challenges Principles for Responsible Banking to speed delivery and sets expectations for future strategic vision
This month marked a historic moment for the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB). Banking industry leaders and civil society representatives from…
News, Pollution & Circular Economy | 19 May 2023
Finance Leadership Group on Plastics contributes to development of international instrument to end plastic pollution
Ahead of the second session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic…
Investment, Nature, News | 18 April 2023
New guidance on what the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework means for responsible investors
Investors should invest in innovative financial solutions to address biodiversity risks and help mobilise the required US$200bn per year by…
