The global food system is undergoing transformative change driven by health-conscious consumers, climate adaptation and technological advancements.   Key trends include the shift away from processed foods, the rise of AI and automation in agriculture, and growing investments in cold storage and logistics to combat food waste. Investors focusing on sustainable supply chains, biotechnology innovations and climate-resilient practices are well-positioned…

Private debt asset management firm, Arcmont Asset Management – an investment affiliate of Nuveen – has launched an Impact Lending strategy with €475m in funding from APG and TIAA. The strategy aims to provide debt financing to companies whose products and services seek to address critical environmental and social challenges across four key themes: climate, health, education and sustainable economic…

As sustainability moves to the forefront of global business priorities, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are increasingly being scrutinised for their environmental impact. No longer is sustainability merely a “nice to have”; it has become a fundamental requirement for success, both in terms of long-term project outcomes and public perception. Yet, many companies face significant challenges when it comes to implementing sustainable…

As sustainability moves to the forefront of global business priorities, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are increasingly being scrutinised for their environmental impact. No longer is sustainability merely a “nice to have”; it has become a fundamental requirement for success, both in terms of long-term project outcomes and public perception. Yet, many companies face significant challenges when it comes to implementing sustainable…

Independent think tank Green Alliance has called on the government to set a timeline for mandatory nature risk reporting by companies to make the impact UK businesses have on nature, the extent of their dependence on it and the nature-related risks they face visible for the first time.  As well as holding businesses accountable, Green Alliance’s latest report – The…

Unlocking private finance flows to decarbonise European real estate requires increased alignment of metrics with regulation.  Greater harmonisation of sustainability metrics is needed to scale private investment in the decarbonisation of Europe’s building stock, according to a group of industry bodies.   The Aligning Real Estate Sustainability Indicators (ARESI) working group has published a white paper which aims to better align…

Measuring and managing the lifecycle carbon footprint of infrastructure projects can be complex. From embodied to operational carbon, businesses need precise data, clear reporting, and actionable reduction strategies. Rio AI provides the tools and expertise to simplify this process.