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S&P extends 'shades of green' to transition plan assessments

S&P Global Ratings has extended its 'shades of green' methodology for judging labelled bonds to assess the credibility of companies' climate transition plans, with the launch of a product it said would help companies attract "transition finance".

CBI certification 'very difficult' for Japanese transition bonds

Japan has confirmed it is not looking to certify its upcoming transition bonds with the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) due to challenges posed by its diverse framework, including around funding innovative start-ups.

UNEP FI launches resources for banks to benefit from the circular economy

The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has launched a series of resources designed to help banks and clients implement circularity within their businesses and portfolios.

Investors have 'strong preference' for Capex over Opex in sustainable bonds

Fixed income investors still have a "strong preference" for sustainable bonds focused on capital expenditure (Capex) rather than operational expenditure (Opex), according to a survey by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA).

Investors likely to pressure companies for high quality assurance, ICGN says

BBVA Colombia and IFC launch 'world's first' biodiversity bond

BBVA Colombia and the International Finance Corporation have issued the first tranche of a $70 million bond to address the drivers of biodiversity loss.

German banks, insurers publish data guide for CSRD

Investors voice 'deep concern' at UK listing rule change that removes voting rights

Investors have voiced "deep concern" at changes to UK listing rules they say threaten the country's position as a leading light on corporate governance and will not deliver the benefits that are claimed.

BII lends $20m to African payment processor

'CSRD will make shipping a hot topic'

The EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is set to illustrate how "pervasive" the impact of shipping is on investor portfolios, a foundation has claimed.