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EU member states officially endorse Taxonomy proposals

EU member states have today officially endorsed the Taxonomy to define what constitutes a 'green' investment, which was agreed earlier in the week.

Bonds round-up: NYCHDC, Norske Tog, Shimizu Corp., EBRD and more

Climate Change Committee presses new UK government to lead ahead of COP26

Mutual trusts 'lack engagement policies'

Pension scheme master trusts are reported to be giving attention to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in their asset allocations, but remain lacking when it comes to the stewardship of their investments.

Standard Chartered to exit three more coal projects amid tighter restrictions

Etex receives €600 million sustainability loan

Belgian building materials supplier Etex has agreed a €600 million sustainability loan with a syndicate of ten banks, to be set up by BNP Paribas Fortis.

Just 30% of EU pension schemes have ESG risk management strategy - EIOPA

Only about 30% of occupational pension schemes in the EU have a strategy to manage environmental, social or governance (ESG)-related risks to their investments, a stress test by the European regulator has shown.

China to see ESG grow in importance in 2020 - Morgan Stanley

Environmental, social and governance (ESG)-themed analysis of shares in China-based companies is likely to grow significantly next year, according to Morgan Stanley.

EU agrees "balanced" compromise Taxonomy deal

The EU secured compromise on the Taxonomy to define what constitutes a green investment late Monday

Netherlands to reopen sovereign green bond from January

The Netherlands is to reopen its inaugural green bond, according to a report from the Dutch State Treasury Agency (DSTA)