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Acciona: Scope 3 metrics should be 'action-oriented'

Spanish infrastructure conglomerate Acciona argues that Scope 3 emission metrics should be "revisited" to focus on securing actions rather than just satisfying reporting to make them more usable and impactful.

CaixaBank to launch innovative 'sustainable supply chain finance' product

Spanish lender CaixaBank is preparing to launch an innovative 'sustainable supply chain finance' (SSCF) product in the "near future" which is focused on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of the suppliers not the buyers.

OPIM elects fresh advisory board

Operating Principles for Impact Management (OPIM) has named its advisory board for 2024-2026, electing several senior impact investment professionals to its board.

People Moves, 9 August: US SIF, GIB AM, St James's Place, BlueOnion ... and more

Accion leads $10m in Peru microfinance business

Loan round-up: Acciona, Bruntwood SciTech, Ascend Telecom and ... more

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Acciona: Impact in the sustainable bond market is very low

Frustrated by the limited impact of sustainable bonds, the Spain-based conglomerate has published an additionality-focused framework it hopes will help transform the market. Ahren Lester reports

NatWest hails Acciona's additionality-driven framework

With a focus on local impact and EU Taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure, Pietro Stimamiglio says Acciona is looking to up the game for sustainable finance. Ahren Lester reports

Loan round-up: Link, CNGR, Harland & Wolff ... and more