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Solactive, Right. Based on science launch trio of 2°C-aligned index solutions

$8trn investors back IIGCC 'Net Zero Investment Framework' launch

UN fund makes $41m SDG blended finance investments

The UN's Joint Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Fund has committed to invest in a series of projects aimed at contributing to the Global Goals.

BlackRock details 2021 climate engagement expectations

BlackRock has published its engagement expectations for companies related to climate risk and the transition to a low-carbon economy, as it more than doubles the target group of carbon-intensive companies on which its engagement will focus in 2021.

LSE launches first dedicated transition bond segment

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has launched a dedicated transition bond segment to its sustainable bond market (SBM), in a move it is believed makes it the first exchange to do so.

ECB should tilt assets and collateral according to climate risk, says Villeroy de Galhau

The Banque de France (BdF) governor said that the European Central Bank (ECB) and other central banks should reduce exposure to climate risk through their asset purchase and collateral policies through valuation adjustments and "tilts"

25% cut in emissions by corporates setting science-based climate targets

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: Volvo, Link REIT, Ascott ... and more

China announces long-awaited national carbon market launch

China has announced it will launch its long-awaited national emissions trading scheme (ETS) in February, although the rules are not expected to be too onerous initially for the power companies covered by the market

Qatar sovereign wealth fund invests in renewable energy storage

The Qatar Investment Authority has committed to invest $125 million to take an undisclosed stake in energy storage provider Fluence.