News in the spotlight: Zevero launches new ESG Reporting Tool
Zevero, a carbon management platform, has launched a new ESG Disclosure Reporting tool that automates sustainability reporting. The tool uses AI to extract data from internal documents, quickly generating reports aligned with global standards such as B Corp, CDP, and CSRD.
Products and Services
Ashmore Group launches Emerging Markets Impact Strategy
Ashmore Group has launched its Emerging Markets Impact Debt Strategy, classified under SFDR Article 9, aiming to deliver both strong financial returns and measurable environmental and social impact aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The strategy focuses mainly on corporate investments, with flexibility to include sovereign and supranational debt. Each investment must meet Ashmore’s Impact and Fundamental Assessments and contribute to at least one of the 169 UN SDG targets without harming others. Annual reports will detail both financial performance and impact outcomes. Led by Simon Cooke, the strategy is part of Ashmore’s Blended Debt Sub-Investment Committee. The goal is to scale impact investments to multi-billion-dollar capacity while offering daily liquidity and risk-adjusted market returns.
Mirova and Sweep announce partners for Corporate Climate Contribution Index initiative
Mirova Research Center and Sweep have chosen I Care by BearingPoint and Winrock International to co-develop the Corporate Climate Contribution Index (CCCI), a new tool designed to evaluate corporate efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The index will assess contributions through three main levers: direct decarbonization, indirect decarbonization via climate solutions, and climate financing. It aims to give investors and the public a clearer picture of which companies are truly advancing toward net-zero goals. The CCCI will be compatible with existing climate frameworks and is set to be unveiled at COP30 in November 2025. Backed by eight large-cap companies, the initiative emphasizes sector-specific approaches over one-size-fits-all metrics. Mirova and partners hope the index will foster accountability, help align corporate strategies with climate action, and strengthen investor decision-making in a low-carbon economy.
Better Society Capital reaches £1 billion investment target
Better Society Capital (BSC) has invested £1 billion into over 3,750 UK social enterprises and charities, leveraging £2.9 billion in co-investment to tackle issues like housing, health, education, and financial inclusion. Since 2012, BSC has turned £600 million in initial funding into over 140 fund commitments, supporting over seven million people and delivering 7,000 homes. Over 60% of lending targets the UK’s most deprived areas. BSC now plans to deepen work with government and private investors, aiming to scale impact through a new Social Impact Investment Vehicle.
EIB supports climate action in emerging markets together with LeapFrog Investments and other partners
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed $60 million to LeapFrog Investments’ Climate Investment Strategy, alongside partners such as the IFC, Temasek, and the Swiss Development Finance Institution. The initiative aims to deploy $500 million into green technologies across Africa and Asia, providing millions with access to greener transport, energy, food, and housing. The move, announced at the World Bank Group and IMF Spring Meetings, reinforces Europe’s climate leadership. LeapFrog’s first investments include Battery Smart, India’s leading battery-as-a-service provider. The strategy targets sectors like rooftop solar and clean cooking to support sustainable growth in regions that could otherwise account for up to 73% of global emissions by 2030. The EIB, through its development arm EIB Global, continues to prioritize climate action, financing projects aligned with the Paris Agreement and supporting the EU’s Global Gateway initiative.
Regulations, Law and Frameworks
Royal London Asset Management adopts SDR Focus Label for its sustainable funds offering
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) announced that all eight funds in its £11 billion Sustainable fund range will adopt the Sustainability Focus label under the FCA’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR). This move highlights RLAM’s 20-year track record in sustainable investing and its commitment to helping investors navigate regulatory changes. The funds, ranging from 100% equity to 100% fixed income, integrate sustainability at the core of their investment decisions. Mike Fox, Head of Equities, emphasised that sustainable investing drives long-term value for clients, the economy, and society. The eight funds adopting the label include the Royal London Sustainable Leaders Trust, Global Sustainable Equity Fund, Sustainable World Trust, and others.
Canadian regulators pause new diversity and climate disclosure rules and amendments
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have decided to pause the development of new mandatory climate-related and expanded diversity disclosure rules. The decision comes amid rising global economic uncertainty, competitiveness concerns, and a growing backlash against environmental and diversity initiatives, particularly in North America. Existing disclosure obligations, including reporting material climate-related risks and the representation of women on boards and executive teams, will remain in place. The CSA emphasized it will continue to monitor domestic and international regulatory developments and expects to revisit the paused projects in future years, potentially finalizing new rules and amendments.
ESG Data and Analytics
Zevero launches new ESG Reporting Tool
Zevero, a carbon management platform, has launched a new ESG Disclosure Reporting tool that automates sustainability reporting. The tool uses AI to extract data from internal documents, quickly generating reports aligned with global standards such as B Corp, CDP, and CSRD. With support for over 100 languages and expert validation from Zevero’s team, the reporting process is made more efficient and accurate. The solution saves over 40% of time on average and ensures consistency across reporting cycles. Scalable and adaptable, it’s designed for companies of all sizes to easily meet regulatory requirements.
Novata launches new ESG due diligence solution
Novata has launched a new ESG Due Diligence solution to streamline investment workflows by centralizing the collection and analysis of sustainability data in one secure platform. The tool allows deal teams to request, review, and contextualize data pre-investment, and seamlessly integrate it into post-deal monitoring. Key features include real-time data comparison, collaborative workflows, and automated scoring, which helps assess potential risks and opportunities. This solution simplifies the investment process, reduces costs, and connects diligence data to long-term value creation. Novata’s platform is designed to be intuitive and scalable, ensuring sustainability diligence is part of the investment lifecycle. For more information, visit Novata’s website.
Net Zero Commitments
France launches new carbon credit charter
At the ChangeNOW summit, French Minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher introduced a new Charter for high-integrity carbon credits, aimed at improving transparency in the global carbon market. Schneider Electric, along with 16 other companies, signed the Charter to emphasize responsible use of carbon credits as part of their climate strategy. The Charter focuses on key principles like additionality, permanence, and independent verification to ensure genuine environmental impact. Schneider Electric supports high-quality carbon projects, such as EcoAct’s Mangrove Restoration in India, to complement its emissions reduction efforts and contribute to global climate action.