MSCI unveils tools to measure biodiversity and deforestation risk in investment portfolios

Valeria Martinez
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Screening metrics announced at sidelines of COP15 are set to launch in 2023

MSCI is set to launch tools to help investors identify companies at risk of contributing to biodiversity loss and deforestation, the financial index giant announced yesterday. The new screening tools,...

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