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The response to Covid-19 must be bold, green and social

The recovery response to the Covid-19 pandemic is an unintended opportunity to shift the world to a greener economy, but the social emergency and future social demands cannot be ignored, argues Marcio Viegas

Don't bail-out polluting industries, says Guterres

Global leaders urged countries to integrate climate action in their coronavirus (Covid-19) recovery plans, as the UN head pressed for taxpayers money to not be used in rescuing "outdated, polluting" industries.

Barclays' new targets won't cause pension funds to drop climate resolution

Two UK local government pension funds announced they will vote in favour of Barclays' proposed net-zero emissions ambition resolution, but will still back a climate resolution pressuring the lender to strengthen its commitments.

What makes a good corona-bond?

Amid the pressing need to rush out Covid-19 bonds, how to uphold best practice, asks Michael Hurley

Bond round-up: More Covid-19 bonds, NIB, New York MTA, Sacramento ...

Robeco launches green bond fund

Robeco has launched a global green bond fund amid the "attractive opportunities" presented by the market to investors.

NGOs call on EU to scrap banking contract with BlackRock

An open letter from 92 NGOs and civil society organisations has called for the cancellation of a contract between BlackRock and the EU Commission that will see it advise on environmental regulations for the banking sector.

UBP identifies 'long-term Covid-19 beneficiaries' impact investments

Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) recently made three 'impact' investments in companies it said are set to be "long-term beneficiaries" of the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

Transition Pathway Initiative eyes analysis of corporate debt market

The Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) plans to extend its analysis of management quality and carbon performance to corporate issuers of fixed income products.

ShareAction: Banks 'tinkering around the edges' in response to climate change

Danske Bank and Intesa Sanpaolo have been named as the 'laggards' of the biggest European banks when it comes tackling climate change.