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World Bank issues landmark Amazon reforestation-linked bond

The World Bank has raised $225 million from its biggest ever outcomes-based bond that links its coupon payments to verified carbon removal credits generated by reforestation projects in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

People Moves, 26 July: Greenbank, Moody's LSEG, Cbus ... and more

Rathbones targets modern slavery improvements in listed companies

Policy engagement more important if COP28 disappoints, investor says

Institutional investors are likely to sharpen their focus on pushing policymakers for a more supportive framework for net zero-aligned private investment in the event of an "underwhelming" UN climate conference, a director at Rathbones has said.

BP suffers 'significant' shareholder rebellion over climate plans

BP's shareholders voted to show their increasing discontent over the oil and gas firm's climate plans at its annual meeting.

BP's backtrack is a crucial moment for the say-on-climate movement

After taking the lead for oil companies on climate action, BP has quietly backtracked to take advantage of higher petrol prices. Matt Crossman asks if they've promised to run an Ironman before signing up for a proverbial parkrun

A net-zero economy must be equitable

The world must ensure that people and communities are at the heart of the transition to net zero carbon emissions, writes John David

COP26: Self-interest to help settle critical climate ambition and 'who pays' questions

A rising global realisation that it is in the self-interest of each country to deliver climate action could help settle the thorny questions at the UN COP26 climate summit in November of ambitious targets and who funds transition investment in developing nations.

People Moves 6 August: Natixis; Eurizon, US SIF and more...

Rathbones boosts stewardship team with new analysts