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The Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative (CCLI) has released a report urging Japanese company boards to take a more proactive approach to climate risk governance. The study emphasises that boards are collectively responsible for managing climate-related risks, even when specific tasks such as climate disclosures are delegated to committees. Failing to integrate climate considerations into governance practices could expose companies to regulatory fines, financial losses, and potential lawsuits. With economic hubs like Tokyo and Osaka facing increasing threats from typhoons, rising sea levels, and extreme heatwaves, the report warns that directors who neglect to seek expert advice on climate risk management could be found in breach of their duty of care. While Japanese law grants directors broad discretion over business decisions, the CCLI suggest that courts in Japan may adopt a stricter stance than other jurisdictions when assessing director responsibilities. As Sarah Barker, Managing Director at Pollination Law and Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative (CCLI) Board member, puts it: "This report underscores the urgent need for boards to proactively and diligently consider how climate change may impact the risk and strategy of their companies. The financial and legal consequences of inaction are growing, and the repercussions for both corporate competitiveness and personal liability are significant." With the financial and legal stakes rising, it is no longer an option for boards to ignore climate risks. Companies must act now to ensure resilience, regulatory compliance, and long-term success. #ClimateGovernance #CorporateRisk #Japan #Sustainability

In 2024 Waitrose unveiled its pioneering ‘Farming for Nature’ programme which committed to support more than 2000 of its British farmers to move to nature-friendly farming practices, helping to boost financial resilience of farms in the long-term and combat the effects of climate change. Nearly a year on, Pollination Director Valerie Pinkerton spoke to Andrew Hoad, Head of Leckford, The Waitrose Farm and Business Lead for Farming for Nature at Waitrose & Partners about the initiative and its progress to date. "We believe our Farming for Nature programme is essential to effectively mitigate the risk to food security from extreme weather and nature loss. If we take a long term view, we are confident that farmers will directly benefit from transitioning to regenerative farming as their cost of production could reduce significantly through reduced field work and lower input costs." says Andrew. Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eZyYtNq8 #scalingregenerativeagriculture #RegenAg #climatefinance

Water insecurity—exacerbated by climate change—remains one of the greatest threats to human health, economic development, and environmental sustainability. By 2030, global demand for freshwater will exceed supply by 40%, posing a major risk to business operations worldwide. Despite its crucial role, water remains severely underfunded. Pollination Senior Advisor James Cameron discusses the water crisis in the latest episode of Fossil vs Future. #waterresilience #waterinsecurity #climatechange

Despite the challenges and doubts arising in many markets, interest in carbon markets remains high. As organisations seek out investment opportunities in the carbon crediting space, they’re looking to strike a balance between risk and reward.  Potential investors find themselves asking:  -What are key products, tools, and approaches to de-risk investments?  -What innovative finance models exist?   -How can we feel sure we’ve done our due diligence? Join Pollination’s Stephanie Russo and Lauren Drake as well as our speakers Matthew Weaver of Howden and Adrian Enright of Tasman Environmental Markets (TEM) at our webinar TOMORROW Wednesday, 26th March at 1pm AEST as we explore the answers to these questions and speak to participants on how they find confidence and manage risks in the current state of carbon markets.  Register now: https://lnkd.in/emX_amuX #carbonmarkets #carboncredits #climatefinance

🏆Exciting News! We are delighted to share that Climate Asset Management, a joint venture of Pollination and HSBC Asset Management, has been ranked as the top fund manager in both the Global and European categories at the #AgriInvestorAwards2024 Award Highlights - Winner: Natural Capital Fund Manager of the Year (Global) Winner: Fund Manager of the Year (Europe) Runner up: Farmland Fund Manager of the Year (Global) Runner up: Equity Fundraising of the Year (Global) – Natural Capital Fund Runner up: Deal of the Year (Europe) – Acquisition of a 1,900-hectare Iberian nut orchard The awards reflect Climate Asset Management's commitment to integrating sustainable land use into investment strategies that deliver returns for both investors and nature. From securing over $1 billion for natural capital projects to becoming a key player in scaling investment in nature, the firm is driving impactful change. Huge congratulations to the dedicated team whose collective effort has made this possible. Learn more about the firm's journey and impact: https://lnkd.in/eT7jttrZ #NaturalCapital #SustainableInvesting #ImpactInvestment #ClimateFinance #AgriInvestorAwards #ClimateAssetManagement

The ESG landscape in the U.S. is shifting as sustainable investors navigate new SEC rules amid ongoing policy changes. Despite this, Pollination's Head of Impact and Strategy, Zoe Whitton, emphasises that the broader global momentum for ESG will continue. “Policy shifts in the U.S. are unlikely to disrupt investment flows in Europe, Asia and the Pacific, where the business case remains strong. Even in the U.S., renewables will continue to be the most cost-effective power source in many cases, though investment decisions may become more complex due to the anti-green agency from the new administration.” She continues: “Sustainability commitments are embedded across governments and businesses globally. While some jurisdictions and companies may scale back or rebrand their commitments to reduce exposure to the Trump Administration, we expect countries, states and firms to be less vocal but not to lose sight of the financial and operational risks associated with climate change.” Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/epA3UKSs #ESG #sustainableinvestment #climatechange

Pollination Director Valerie Pinkerton talked to the Sustainability Risk Review recently about progress at the reconvened COP16 and what corporates need to be aware of, as well as the growing focus on the need for nature-based solutions, accessing reliable data on nature-related risks, and how global reporting standards can be aligned. She said, "We’re observing an emerging trend towards an integrated approach to climate and nature, grounded in a clearer understanding of the significant role of nature in supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation. This is evidenced in uptake of nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate solutions, for example through the price premium realised by carbon removal projects, with significant biodiversity co-benefits." "Corporates in sectors that are highly exposed to nature risk are also increasingly exploring how implementing NbS within their supply sheds can help build supply chain resilience, achieve resource efficiency, and deliver on aligned climate, biodiversity and water targets." Read the article: https://lnkd.in/ejv9ja62 #naturerisk #biodiversity

One of the biggest achievements coming out of COP29 at the end of last year was the completion of the Article 6 rulebook. After more than nine years of negotiations, this exciting outcome marks the beginning of new opportunities for carbon markets. In these early days, however, these opportunities also present a great deal of uncertainty:   -What policy conditions are necessary to participate in Article 6 deals?   -What policy best practices are emerging around the globe?  -How can we invest confidently in an ever-evolving carbon market?  If you are asking any of these questions or seeking to make sense of Article 6-ready carbon markets, be sure to tune into our webinar TOMORROW March 19, Navigating carbon markets with confidence: The early days of Article 6 implementation, with Pollination Law’s Richard Saines and Marisa Martin, and guest speakers Matt King of Ecosafi, the Better Cooking Company , Dr. Markus Pohlmann, LL.M. of The World Bank, Utkarsh Agarwal of bp and Daniel Lamptey of Ghana EPA to hear practical guidance and real-world examples from governments and corporates leading the way.  Register here: https://lnkd.in/eZ5PvizT (If you'd like to register Part 2: https://lnkd.in/emX_amuX ) #carbonmarkets #Article6 #carboncredits  

WATCH: we're thrilled to launch our new short documentary, Rai Matak: reforesting Timor-Leste. Having already planted and tagged 800k + trees over the past decade, the Rai Matak agro-forestry carbon project is scaling up nationally to plant more than 10 million trees in collaboration with 20,000 farmers. This project is a significant opportunity for investors seeking high integrity credits from a nature-based removals project, and funders seeking to drive climate, biodiversity and community impact. Pollination is supporting the development of the project as part of our strategy to create iconic, high integrity nature-based solutions globally. To learn more and watch the full 8 minute doco, head to: https://lnkd.in/gQCs3igV --- The Rai Matak project is a proudly community led by Timorese, for Timorese. It is a project of the Foundation Rai Matak, with the support of the Timor-Leste Government, and implementation partners including Xpand Foundation, Ho Musan Ida and Pollination.

Our upcoming webinar series, Navigating carbon markets with confidence, kicks off next week with our U.S. session and our Australian session will be the following week. The speaker lineup for "The early days of Article 6 implementation" on 19 March includes Managing Director Richard Saines as Moderator and panellists Marisa Martin of Pollination Law, Matt King of Ecosafi, the Better Cooking Company , Dr. Markus Pohlmann, LL.M. of The World Bank, Utkarsh Agarwal of bp, and Daniel Lamptey of Environmental Protection Agency of Ghana. The speaker lineup for "Strategies to derisk and unlock investments" on 26 March includes Executive Director Lauren Drake as Moderator, and panellists Stephanie Russo of Pollination, Matt Weaver of Howden, and Lucy Palairet of Standard Chartered. Learn more and register! U.S. session: https://lnkd.in/eZ5PvizT Australia session: https://lnkd.in/emX_amuX #Carbonmarkets #Voluntarycarbonmarkets #Article6