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The financial stability implications of artificial intelligence
The report discusses the rapid adoption and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial sector, driven by advancements in technology and increasing operational efficiency. Key risks include dependencies on third-party providers, market correlations, and cyber vulnerabilities. Generative AI's accessibility could amplify systemic risks, necessitating enhanced regulatory frameworks, vigilant monitoring, and robust governance to ensure financial stability amid evolving AI technologies.
Due diligence towards Deforestation-Free Finance: Guidance for financial institutions
This guide provides detailed instructions for conducting due diligence in relation to deforestation-free supply chains. It offers practical steps and tools for businesses to identify, assess, and mitigate deforestation risks in their supply chains, promoting sustainable and responsible sourcing practices.
Assessment of biodiversity measurement approaches for business and financial institutions: Update report 4 (2022)
This document is designed to support businesses with navigating various biodiversity measurement approaches currently available. A navigating wheel and classification system has been developed to support interpretation.
Advocating for nature: A guide for responsible policy engagement
This guide is designed to help companies reap the benefits of responsible advocacy and respond to rising stakeholder expectations. It sets out the steps companies should take to align their nature advocacy with their nature ambition. This guide can be used by investors to better understand expectations being set for companies, and to also guide their own development of nature policies.
Accountability for nature: Comparison of nature-related assessment and disclosure frameworks and standards
This report provides an overview of the key methodological and conceptual trends among the private sector assessment and disclosure approaches on nature-related issues. It provides comparative research on seven leading standards, frameworks and systems for assessment and disclosure on nature-related issues
The prevention of adult exploitation and trafficking
The report synthesises research between 2020-2024 on preventing adult exploitation and trafficking. It highlights limited evidence on early intervention, re-trafficking prevention, and primary prevention. Recommendations include better prevention systems, multi-agency collaboration, addressing root causes, and evaluating effective trade and governance practices.
Net zero policy matters: Assessing progress and taking stock of corporate and financial net zero policy reform
The report evaluates progress in corporate and financial net zero policies across G20 nations. It highlights uneven adoption, notable gaps in ambition, and policy divergence. While disclosure and taxonomies advance, integration of just transition, adaptation, and nature remains limited. The report calls for global alignment to meet 1.5°C targets.
Forecast policy scenario + nature: Preparing financial markets for climate- & nature-related policy & regulatory risks
Integrated climate and nature policy forecasting data and matrix, developed by Inevitable Policy Response, downloaded through the PRI. The document outlines forecasted policy responses that include both nature and climate policies.
Natural Capital Initiative
Natural Capital Initiative (NCI) is a UK-based partnership of science organisations dedicated to promoting sustainable management of natural capital. By facilitating dialogue among academics, policymakers, and businesses, NCI supports evidence-based decision-making to enhance ecosystem services and biodiversity.
An investor’s guide to nature and biodiversity risks and impacts
This report offers investors insights into the impact of biodiversity loss on financial markets. It helps them understand the material risks and opportunities associated with biodiversity, guiding better investment decisions.
Aviva case study: Tackling deforestation – a central part of our climate and biodiversity efforts
The Aviva case study demonstrates the company's efforts to tackle deforestation as part of their climate and biodiversity strategies. Aviva uses data from various sources to assess deforestation risks in its corporate holdings, real assets, and sovereign debt.
Frontierra
Frontierra is an environmental geospatial consultancy specialising in analysing nature-related risks, focusing on biodiversity and deforestation. They utilise geospatial data and satellite monitoring to bridge the information gap between organisations and their environmental impacts. Their services support compliance with legislation, assist in corporate sustainability reporting, and help meet climate change commitments.
Land and Climate Review
Land and Climate Review focuses on advancing dialogue and collaboration around land use and climate change issues. The organisation provides research, insights, and practical guidance to inform decision-makers. It aims to promote evidence-based solutions that enhance sustainable land management and climate resilience, supporting the integration of sustainability into finance practices.
Finance for biodiversity: Guide on biodiversity measurement approaches
The report offers financial institutions insights into measuring biodiversity impacts and dependencies through selected approaches, including sector and location screening, and biodiversity footprinting. It emphasises tools like ENCORE and IBAT, with a focus on alignment with global biodiversity goals and effective biodiversity risk assessment in portfolios.
Sustainable investing: Evidence from the field
This report surveys 509 equity portfolio managers on how they integrate environmental and social (ES) factors into investment decisions. Over 75% of respondents, including traditional investors, use ES factors, driven primarily by financial motivations. Constraints such as fund mandates influence these decisions, but most managers avoid sacrificing financial returns for ES performance.
Modern slavery and remediation - an investor's guide
This guide explores the role of investors in addressing modern slavery within their portfolios. It provides practical steps for identifying risks, engaging investee companies, and enabling remediation when harm occurs. It includes case studies, recommendations, and legal frameworks to help investors meet their obligations and protect human rights.