Finance

BusinessGreen speaks to delegates at COP15 about how the dash for cash to protect biodiversity will impact investors and business

Switzerland-headquartered group aims to embed nature-related risks in financial decision making

The new PM must act fast to amend the Financial Services and Markets Bill so that it drives positive outcomes for the climate and nature, writes WWF's Karen Ellis

Asset manager said it aims to deliver long-term returns, net zero carbon emissions, and improved ESG outcomes through new investment vehicle

Draft recommendation reportedly criticises bank for failing to provide sufficient context on its continued investments in fossil fuels

But asset management giant stops short of establishing figure as official target, stressing that final investment decisions remain at discretion of its investor clients

Publication of foundations paper marks major milestone in standards body’s drive to create new standard that can bring more credibility to financial sector net zero targets

In an era of 'asset manager capitalism', passive funds are undermining fossil fuel divestment progress by propping up polluting industries falling out of favour from active investors, writes Common Wealth's Chris Hayes

Financial sector regulators should be tasked with delivering net zero, campaigners argue

Criteria for gas plants’ inclusion in EU green finance rulebook set out in official documents are less stringent than leaked proposals, sparking fierce criticism from environmental campaigners