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A new investigation by Planet Tracker reveals that profits in the industrial Indonesian tuna sector will all but disappear due to climate change and unsustainable practices. Implementing a series of nine nature-positive measures that reduce bycatch and overexploitation while improving traceability and transparency will more than offset the negative impact of climate change on the industry’s profits.

A new investigation by Planet Tracker reveals that profits in the industrial Indonesian tuna sector will all but disappear due to climate change and unsustainable practices unless companies adopt nine nature-positive measures now. Sustainability is poor within the industrial fleets that catch tuna in Indonesia, the world’s largest producer. Climate change will make things worse: the industry will catch an estimated 25% to 31% less tuna by 2050.

Negotiations for a Global Plastic Pollution Treaty (INC-3) – Insights for Financial Institutions

Blog Emissions, Plastic Circularity, Financial Risk & Reward, Policy Multi-Asset BLOG0094

At the end of 2021, following an international consensus to negotiate a legally binding Global Plastic Pollution Treaty by the end of 2024.

Fixing Nitrogen

Report Emissions, Food Systems, Thought Leadership Financial Risk & Reward, Policy PT0084

Fixing Nitrogen: Financial markets need to focus on nitrogen, presents a detailed analysis of the shortcomings of the global nitrogen industry, which is critical for producing ammonia-based fertilisers essential to food production.

Walmart Climate Transition Analysis

Report Emissions, Food Systems Walmart, Walmart Inc Financial Risk & Reward, Food & Beverage, Shareholder Engagement Equity PT0082

Walmart is expected to align with a 2°C pathway by 2030 when historic operating emissions are considered. Walmart’s transition plan displays a mix of strengths and limitations, according to Planet Tracker’s analysis. While engaging extensively with suppliers and advocating for climate policies, its transition efforts are hindered by a substantial rise in Scope 3 emissions and thus an overall increase in total emissions.

EU discuss Business and Nature – Key Takeaways for FIs

Blog Emissions, Sovereign Risk, Thought Leadership Financial Risk & Reward, Greenwashing, Policy Multi-Asset BLOG0093

Last week, European businesses, financial institutions, entrepreneurs, NGOs and policymakers gathered at the 2023 European Business and Nature Summit (EBNS) in Milan, Italy, to discuss sustainable business models focused on biodiversity. Held one year before the next CBD COP16 (United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity), special attention was placed on empowering businesses to take transformative action to head towards a nature-positive society.

Fishing for a Recovery

Report Seafood Financial Risk & Reward, Shareholder Engagement Equity PT0079

Planet Tracker’s recommended ‘Blue Recovery Bond’ involves financial institutions providing fishing companies with an upfront investment to fund a temporary reduction in fishing pressure. Once fish populations recover, companies repay investors through a levy on the catch.

Agriculture’s pathway – how financial markets can help

Blog Deforestation, Food Systems Financial Risk & Reward, Shareholder Engagement BLOG0091

The ‘Breakthrough Agenda’ Report (2023) provides a valuable insight into the low-carbon transition pathway for the global agricultural sector. It is not a comforting read. The sector’s progress report ranks each measure as either showing minimal or modest progress. But the good news is that financial instruments, such as a deforestation-linked sovereign bond, could help deliver a faster transition.

GDP doesn’t care about the planet or you

Blog Sovereign Risk, Thought Leadership Financial Risk & Reward, Policy Multi-Asset BLOG0089

Ever thought about the true value of your simple walks in nature? This opinion piece highlights how our wellbeing, nature’s beauty, and acts of kindness often go unmeasured in economic terms. Let’s rethink what prosperity truly means.

Exposing Plastic Risk

Report Plastic Financial Risk & Reward PT0075

A new analysis of 8,200+ documents shows that while plastic risk disclosures are rising, this is happening selectively, as 83% of documents from the plastic value chain still make no mention of plastic-related risks. Most plastic risk disclosures focus on circularity, accounting for 73% of all risk disclosures. References to feedstock and pollution were minimal, while mention of toxins, microplastics and refillables were even rarer.

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Negotiations for a Global Plastic Pollution Treaty (INC-3) – Insights for Financial Institutions

Fixing Nitrogen

Walmart Climate Transition Analysis

EU discuss Business and Nature – Key Takeaways for FIs

Fishing for a Recovery

Agriculture’s pathway – how financial markets can help

GDP doesn’t care about the planet or you

Exposing Plastic Risk

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