US publishes new VCM guidelines
The US government has announced a set of new principles aimed at improving the integrity of the voluntary carbon markets.
May 2024
Lightrock launches global small cap ESG fund
Global investment platform Lightrock has launched a global small-cap strategy that uses a proprietary ESG and impact framework for stock selection.
Matter launches nature metrics tool
Matter has launched a data tool that gives investors insights into the nature-related exposures in their portfolios.
Green bond EM issuance up 34% in 2023
Amundi and IFC has published the sixth edition of the Emerging Market Green Bonds Report that finds green bonds issuance in emerging markets increased 34% to $135 billion in 2023.
Wheaton publishes 2023 sustainability report
Wheaton Precious Metals has published its 2023 sustainability report.
Abrdn names new chief sustainability officer
Abrdn has named the firm’s new chief sustainability officer following the departure of Amanda Young.
Eurazeo launches planetary boundaries fund
Eurazeo has launched the Planetary Boundaries fund, a thematic impact buyout fund which applies the principles of planetary boundaries.
Clarity AI: 44% of funds hit by ESMA rules
Nearly half of funds with ESG and sustainable terms in their names may breach new EU regulations, says research from Clarity AI.
Semantic Visions launches ESG index
Semantic Visions has announced the launch of an ESG index designed to provide an evaluation of a company’s sustainability efforts through media data.
Impax raises €459mn for infrastructure fund
Impax Asset Management has announced the final close of its private markets infrastructure fund, Impax New Energy Investors IV, having raised €459 million.