Although investors are becoming more sophisticated in their responses to climate change, approaches to biodiversity lag far behind. This report identifies the underlying causes of this current state of inaction, the key levers and opportunities that could be used to mobilise the finance community, and the ongoing challenges facing financial actors in tackling biodiversity loss. The post Biodiversity: a scoping report appeared first on ShareAction ..read more

While investors’ focus on climate change has never been greater, not enough attention is being given to this other existential threat; the loss of our biodiversity. The post Investing for biodiversity: vital for our ecosystems and economies appeared first on ShareAction ..read more

This briefing is a guide for investors in infrastructure projects in areas of high biodiversity value. We offer good practice that minimises harm to vulnerable environments, protects investors’ interests, and maximises infrastructure’s economic and social impact. The post State of the Apes: The Impact of Infrastructure on Biodiversity appeared first on ShareAction ..read more

ShareAction's Krystyna Springer examines the role of biodiversity loss in fuelling the Covid-19 crisis and why investors must act to prevent a future pandemic. The post Halting biodiversity loss is key to preventing the next pandemic – and investors must play their part appeared first on ShareAction ..read more

  None of 75 of the world’s largest asset managers has a dedicated policy on biodiversity and 39% still make no mention of climate change in their investment policies. Only 11% of asset managers have policies requiring portfolio companies to mitigate harmful impacts on biodiversity. 84% of world’s largest asset managers have no policies to exclude coal […] The post Asset managers are blind to biodiversity loss crisis appeared first on ShareAction ..read more

This report ranks 75 of the world’s largest asset managers, and analyses their performance on stewardship, transparency and governance. It is the first of three reports. The following two parts of this series, to be released in the coming months, will offer more detailed insights into how these 75 asset managers are managing risks and […] The post Point of No Returns: A ranking of 75 of the world’s asset managers approaches to responsible investment appeared first on ShareAction ..read more

As the World Economic Forum gets underway in Davos, Switzerland we outline four steps that show how our money can change everything. The post World Economic Forum 2020 – deliver a future where all finance powers social progress appeared first on ShareAction ..read more

ShareAction's Chief Executive, Catherine Howarth explores her vision for the future - a future where all finance powers social progress. The post Vision 2030: Building a world where finance powers progress appeared first on ShareAction ..read more

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