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  • US investors urge EU to delay deforestation regulation

    01 October 2024

    The American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU) has called for a delay to the EU's Deforestation Regulation, saying that it is "extremely concerned" about the potential of companies to meet its upcoming implementation deadline.

  • Copenhagen Infrastructure & Amberside partner on UK solar

    03 February 2023
  • Philippines urges European investors to back green bond after COP disappointment

    21 February 2022

    The Philippines has urged European investors to support its forthcoming $500 million green bond debut after the "disappointing" response of developed nations to support climate finance for emerging economies at the COP26 climate conference.

  • 82% of US companies want 'flexible' ESG disclosures

    06 August 2021

    More than 350 US companies want to be allowed to determine what ESG information is "material" to their business...

  • A champion of green finance, a great man: tributes flood in for Sir Roger Gifford

    27 May 2021
  • Export credit agencies, governments could face fossil fuel financing legal challenge

    04 May 2021

    Export credit agencies (ECAs) and the governments that control them could face legal action if they do not take action to reduce the level of fossil fuel-related financing they undertake, according to a legal opinion provided by two lawyers.

  • Ecocide: prosecuting the destruction of ecosystems

    19 February 2021

    There are growing calls for ecocide to be recognised as an offence under the Rome Statute, which would mean individuals - including the heads of companies - could find themselves prosecuted by the International Criminal Court, says Aidan Ellis

  • BHP increases climate pressure on industry associations

    17 August 2020

    Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP has enhanced its policy towards industry associations as it looks to ensure its climate lobbying aligns with the Paris Agreement.

  • Shipping - the trillion-dollar challenge

    24 January 2020

    The growing support for the Poseidon Principles underlines the crucial role for finance in helping the shipping industry chart a course towards a greener future, says Ahren Lester

  • Shipping industry cuts sulphur limit for marine fuel

    06 January 2020

    The maximum sulphur content of marine fuels was slashed by regulators in a bid to reduce air pollution, although campaigners warned more work is still required by the industry.