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Disappointing progress in tackling plastic despite solutions, says Iceberg Data Lab
03 May 2024Tackling plastics is an "achievable transformation" for the economy, but given solutions are readily available, the limited progress made so far has been "disappointing", Iceberg Data Lab has said.
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HSBC faces shareholder call for green finance transparency
03 May 2024A group of HSBC shareholders - including Royal London Asset Management, La Francaise Asset Management and Axiom Alternative Investments - has called on the bank to explain how it will meet its target to extend $1 trillion for sustainable finance.
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Loan round-up: AdaniConneX, Kordsa, REC Limited ... and more
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'Minimal additional effort' to build on ISSB to meet CSRD, says EU-ISSB guidance
02 May 2024EU companies reporting under European standards can comply with global standards "with minimal additional effort", according to the European Commission.
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Will the SEC's climate rule be a game changer?
02 May 2024Listed companies in the world's largest economy will be subject to climate reporting rules the first time. Michael Hurley explores the ramifications
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Nature maturity tool launched
02 May 2024A tool to assess the 'maturity' of a company's performance on nature has been launched by NatureMetrics to help companies develop better nature strategies.
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Biodiversity resolution sees investor support at PepsiCo
02 May 2024A resolution urging PepsiCo to carry out a material biodiversity dependency and impact assessment has received support from 18% of shareholders, including some major institutional investors.
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US considers 'exploring' sovereign green bonds amid demand perk
02 May 2024Leading financial market advisers to the US Treasury have suggested US sovereign green bonds should be explored further amid the potential to attract new investors and potential pricing perks.
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More ESG resolutions expected at Berkshire Hathaway meeting
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Verra's VCS approved for best-in-class label
02 May 2024After 'significant changes', Verra's Verified Carbon Standard has been deemed as eligible for the best-in-class 'core carbon principles' (CCPs) label.