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First green bond from mining company issued

A mining company has issued a green bond, as the green bond market continues its push into high-carbon parts of the economy.

Bonds round-up: Islamic Development Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, Credit Agricole, Duke Energy... and others

Green bond comment December: It's time for a CA100+ for sovereigns

Bond investors need to start collectively engaging with national governments if the Paris targets are to be met, argues Peter Cripps

Denmark’s central bank to conduct climate stress test in 2020

Denmark’s central bank will assess the risks posed by climate change to the country’s banks by the middle of next year, it has been revealed.

Vigeo Eiris to update framework after mapping to SASB

Research and ratings agency Vigeo Eiris is updating some of its environmental and social governance (ESG) analysis models after mapping its framework to those of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).

Trucost launches climate change physical risk analytics tool

Trucost has launched an analytical tool to help companies assess their exposure to physical climate risk, as firms come under increasing pressure to assess and report the extent to which they are exposed to natural catastrophes.

EU carbon market update, 2 December

EU Allowances (EUAs) look likely to come under pressure this week, says Louis Redshaw*

WCI Carbon Market Update, 2 December 2019

The market for California Carbon Allowances has a more bullish tone after the 19 November auction, says Nicolas Girod*.

Insurers should lead on climate change action, says Eiopa chief

Insurers should be leading the way in tackling climate change, according to the chair of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (Eiopa).

Swiss Re saluted for reducing coal underwriting and investment

Swiss Re has been doing more than other insurers to limit its exposure to coal on both sides of the balance sheet, a report by Unfriend Coal has revealed.