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Integrating nature: The case for action on nature-related financial risks
7 April 2022The Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has written this paper to equip senior management within financial institutions to integrate nature-related risks into financial decisions. The paper details why action needs to be taken and the steps to accelerate the integration of nature into finance.
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Finance for biodiversity: Guide on biodiversity measurement approaches
29 January 2022This guide features six measurement approaches for financial institutions to assess their financial and investment activities’ impacts on biodiversity. It aims to assist financial institutions in developing a suitable impact assessment strategy and provides a comprehensive overview of each measurement approaches’ qualities, strategies, and features.
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Finance and biodiversity: Overview of initiatives for financial institutions
19 January 2022In collaboration with international organisations, the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge has developed an overview of the main biodiversity-related initiatives currently targeting financial institutions. The Overview features a summary of twelve major initiatives and defines its key activities, collaboration, delivery, and goals it aims to achieve.
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Handbook for nature-related financial risks: key concepts and a framework for identification
12 December 2021The Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has created this handbook and a framework for the identification of nature-related financial risks. It builds on the Dasgupta Review of the economics of biodiversity, enabling financial institutions to begin embedding nature into mainstream financial models, risk frameworks, and portfolio strategies.
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Biodiversity insight 2021
30 November 2021Environmental Finance's Biodiversity Insight 2021 publication features articles and expert insight into numerous planned and active biodiversity-related initiatives occurring in the global financial sector. Each article discusses a public or private entity’s development, focus, strategy, and ambition of an initiative aiming for greater inclusion of biodiversity conservation in finance.
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Biodiversity: Unlocking natural capital value for Australian investors
22 November 2021Commissioned by the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI), this report has been produced to support the Australian investment community's understanding of how biodiversity loss presents a risk to their portfolios. It provides recommendations about actions that Australian investors can take in response to this risk, in preparation for the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).
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Climate change 2021: The physical science basis summary for policymakers
7 August 2021This Summary for Policymakers presents key findings on the physical science basis of climate change for the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). It assesses the climate response to five illustrative scenarios that cover the range of possible future development of anthropogenic drivers of climate change found in the literature.
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Winning without win-win? Recommendations on financial market strategies for biodiversity and nature
19 July 2021Expert recommendations for investors regarding financial market strategies to address urgent risks in biodiversity and nature, including examples of meaningful market actions and critique of 'win-win' thinking in investment decision-making. Recommendations drawn from a private cross-sectoral dialogue hosted by Preventable Surprises in February 2021.
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ESG 2.0: Measuring and managing investor risks beyond the enterprise-level
6 April 2021This paper discusses how current institutional investing practices and asset allocation strategies conflict with ESG objectives. It encourages institutional investors to review their systematic risk-management practices and recommends the diversification of asset allocation to more regenerative investment structures and asset classes.
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Financing for sustainable development report 2021
25 March 2021This report contains updates, data and analysis on trends in financing for sustainable development in 2021, while setting out recommendations for policy. Covid-19 has negatively impacted progress for sustainable development. The report proposes measures to support developing countries, rebuild global economies, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Net zero investment framework: Implementation guide
Ceres - Institutional Investor Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) - Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) - Investor Group on Climate Change10 March 2021This report provides a practical framework for investors seeking to implement net zero commitments. It builds on the draft Net Zero Investment Framework published in 2020 by the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change, broadening to a global perspective.
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Financial services and modern slavery: Practical responses for managing risk to people
Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler International (KPMG International) - Australian Human Rights Commission24 February 2021This report provides a guide on how to identify and treat human rights violations in the financial services sector. It is broken down into four parts to help the sector address modern slavery risks and develop more transparent reporting practices.