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SDGs and repeat issuers will boost green bond market, says Moody's

Growing use of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by investors and bond issuers, coupled with a growing number of repeat issuers, will help drive future growth of the green bond market, said Moody's Investors Service.

Delivering disclosure

The EU disclosure proposal seeks to clarify investors’ duties and unlock growth in sustainable finance, reports Elena K. Johansson

ESG momentum has impacted stock prices, says MSCI study

Changes in environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores have affected stock prices of companies, particularly those that are neither leaders nor laggards, a report has found. 

EU carbon market update, 12 November 2018

Hannover Re defends coal investing

Reply to criticism comes on heels of Vienna Insurance Group's own defence

The EU 'should define brown investments, as well as green investments'

Defining a brown investment could be as important a task for the EU's sustainable finance action plan as defining a green investment, it was claimed.

Guernsey becomes 19th member of FC4S

Guernsey is the latest member of the United Nations' Financial Centres for Sustainability (UN FC4S).

SASB launches its standards

The Sustainability Accountability Standards Board (SASB), one of major reporting bodies, has published its sustainability standards, at a time when environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is gaining momentum.

People Moves: GRI and Soil Capital

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has announced that three members will join its board, Bekeme Masade-Olowola, Jack Ehnes, and Jianzhong Lu for an initial three-year term starting January 1.

No one uses our TCFD report, says Solvay

The lack of investor response to climate-related disclosures has been challenged by the CFO of a major chemicals company, who has issued a stark call for increased engagement.