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Rise of AI can benefit impact data, APG says

The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify and organise data presents opportunities in areas including sustainability-related impacts, according to one of Europe's largest asset managers.

LAPFF backs climate resolution at Alphabet

US climate disclosure tussle develops over SEC filings role

A tussle is developing over whether mandatory climate disclosures in the US should feature in the closely scrutinised annual regulatory filings or as a separate document, with some major firms opposing inclusion in annual filings but some significant investors backing such a move.

2020 sustainable bond issuance jumps two-thirds amid social breakthrough

Green, social and sustainability bond market nearly doubles in third quarter

In a year thrown into disarray by the coronavirus pandemic, Ahren Lester reports on how issuance of green, social and sustainability bonds has continued to power ahead, helped by a broadening range of issuers and more large issues.

Moody's raises forecast for social and sustainability bonds by $50bn

Moody's Investors Service has raised its 2020 forecast for social and sustainability bonds by $50 billion, as these types of bonds are increasingly issued to help finance the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Deutsche Bank: corporate green bond issuances on rise

Corporate interest in green bonds will increase following the recent issues from tech companies Google parent Alphabet and Visa, according to Deutsche Bank, which acted as a manager on both issuances.

£30bn pension fund hails 'successful' year of ESG progress

Brunel Pension Partnership has lauded its progress on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in its inaugural responsible investment and stewardship outcomes report.

CDP announces 179 'A list' leading climate action companies

CDP has named over 170 firms as being global leaders for transparency and action on climate change for 2019.

125 global organisations push for environmental action within supply chains

125 global companies and public organisations are pushing for more action to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and tackle other environmental challenges within supply chains.