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Stewardship of both people and the environment is key to the long-term health and productivity of timberland assets, says Manulife Investment Management’s Eduardo Hernandez.
As the use of mass timber in construction increases around the world, Nuveen’s Gwen Busby says investors are recognizing the climate benefits of sustainable timberland.
PGIM open-end fund takes $1.2bn; Agri Investor Awards 2023 open for entries; London CIV to launch natural capital fund; USDA publishes carbon market assessment report, and more. Welcome to Field Notes, the start-of-the-week briefing for our valued subscribers only.
Tyson Foods backs insect protein company Protix, Australian farmland values stagnate, Butterfly Equity appoints a new CFO, Ferrero Roche lists a large farmland asset, and more. Welcome to Field Notes, the start-of-the-week briefing for our valued subscribers only. (Tips and feedback to: binyamin.a@pei.group)
Lebanon’s delivery app Toters is a case study in revenue diversification; LPs scale their commitments to Paine Schwartz’s benefit; PE forestry event targeted by protestors; institutional portfolios listed in Australia, and more. Welcome to Field Notes, the start-of-the-week briefing for our valued subscribers only.
Morrison & Co’s carbon play; Blue Earth closes $108 million impact credit fund; Nest seeks a timberland GP. Plus: Inari is sued by Corteva; Leading Harvest expands into Canada; and more. Welcome to Field Notes, the start-of-the-week briefing for our valued subscribers only.
Kilter Rural sets its sights on carbon positive ag, Paine Schwartz closes $1.7 billion Fund VI, Ardian launches nature-based solutions strategy, Butterfly Equity hires Vishal Patel and more. Welcome to Field Notes, the start-of-the-week briefing for our valued subscribers only. Tips and feedback to: binyamin.a@pei.group.
Paine Schwartz strikes A$1.5bn Costa Group deal, Astanor Ventures closes Fund II on €360m, OTPP pays C$600m for GreenCollar stake, TNFD delivers its final recommendations and more. Welcome to Field Notes, the start-of-the-week briefing for our valued subscribers only.
Mombak’s Amazon Reforestation Fund hits $100m close; the US and Peru sign a $20m nature swap; Domain Timber takes $225m in commitments; Kilter Rural’s open-end fund hits A$68m AUM, and more. Welcome to Field Notes, the start-of-the-week briefing for our valued subscribers only.
Climate buyers skewer NCREIF forestry benchmark; Mitsui and Nomura back New Forests vehicle; US becomes a net food importer; Cibus and Aqua Capital exit portfolio companies and more. Welcome to Field Notes, the start-of-the-week briefing for our valued subscribers only.