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Tastes great, less carbon. Climate-positive beer takes regenerative agriculture mainstream

Impact Alpha

Climate-positive beer takes regenerative agriculture mainstream appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Something’s definitely in the air, er, ground, when organic agriculture features in a Super Bowl ad.

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UK-wide Plan Needed to Boost Climate Investments – Phoenix

Chris Hall

There was no further mention of these reforms in the King’s Speech on 7 November, however, meaning there will be no primary legislation before the next election.

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UK Pensions Set to Support Emerging Markets’ Climate Transition

Chris Hall

More than half of UK pension funds representing £150 billion already hold some kind of impact investment and are targeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals relating to climate action, according to a survey by Pensions for Purpose and Big Society Capital. .

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New Climate Rules and Guidance for UK Pensions

Chris Hall

UK pension schemes will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Paris Agreement from October, but will also be given greater flexibility to make climate-positive investments as well as new stewardship guidance, Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey confirmed today. “We

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Leaning into Resilience: Three Ways Small and Growing Agriculture Businesses Have Navigated Global Crises – And How Investors Can Support Them

James Militzer

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Push Health up the Agenda

Chris Hall

While investors are increasingly embracing the opportunity to make climate-positive investments, there remains a blind spot when it comes to people’s health. Harnessing the power of investors can prevent lives being cut short, says Dr Jennifer Dixon, Chief Executive of the Health Foundation. This must change.

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The ESG Interview: Profits that Don’t Cost the Earth

Chris Hall

McMahon says the overarching objective is to develop a “climate positive” portfolio of assets that will deliver on net zero targets, while having measurable impacts on biodiversity and soil health. The target fund size is €250 million.