Biodiversity

Plus a review of 2023 through our top scoops and long-reads.

After a bruising 2023 in terms of average support for many, how will filers of shareholder proposals respond? What will be the key issues?

Responsible Investor looks at the key trends for next year in the nature finance space.

'Too early to say' whether guidance on placeholder indicators will be issued in next two years, technical director Emily McKenzie tells RI.

Report seeks 'as much synergy as possible' with the approach and methodologies of NGFS scenarios developed to assess climate-related risks.

In response to feedback, initiative has reviewed requirements to report on supply chain impacts and state of biodiversity 'to ease the reporting challenge'.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: JP Morgan climate metric in line with NZBA protocols, says alliance; GFANZ APAC chapter issues guidance on coal phase-out.

Investors praise private sector announcements and discussions on transition plans and nature, but credibility concerns remain over fossil fuels.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Australia launches nature advisory council; Financial watchdog ASIC issues infringement notices to Morningstar.

EBRD also planning to publish nature approach in the UAE regarding action on nature protection, investment and disclosure.