Biodiversity

Nature is finally clawing its way onto investors’ agendas, with the launch of collective engagement initiatives and the development of disclosure frameworks.

The TNFD’s recommendations will be released this autumn, changing the way investors think about nature-related risk. Victoria Robson asks whether investors are ready to adopt the framework.

Despite being a rare species until now, investors expect biodiversity-related resolutions to increase. RI explores recent votes and how the topic is likely to feature at AGMs going forward.

The latest ESG movers and shakers: Standard Chartered Bank names Barsky as global head of sustainability strategy; RIAA CEO O’Connor steps down after 10 years.

Investors are putting corporates on notice and asset owners are calling on managers to intensify engagement – but biodiversity is yet to make headway at AGMs.

Inside: How nature is finally clawing its way onto investors' agendas; Pressure grows on asset owners over biodiversity; Why there are great expectations for TNFD; Expert comment from UBP and STOXX; Plus much more...

The launch date is still in question as the collective engagement initiative for biodiversity sets out asks for target companies.

The latest ESG movers and shakers: Zhang named head of ISSB Beijing office; Soubranne leaves Axa IM for corporate role.

The latest developments in ESG-related funds: Morningstar announces SDG-aligned societal development index; AXA IM launches people and planet equity fund.