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Sustainability in 2024: From net zero to a more holistic approach

Sustainable finance, ESG issues, biodiversity and climate policies are high on the agenda for the coming year. But a focus on transition will remain key, says Virginie Derue

Financial firms green bond lending disclosures 'need more detail'

Financial institutions that issue green bonds need to provide more detail on their 'green' lending portfolios, according to one investor.

UK to design US PACE-inspired property energy efficiency improvement model

BlackRock, Vanguard and Capital Group are 'biggest livestock investors'

Nature and social standards not top of our priorities, ISSB says

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has indicated that it will focus its future work on ensuring implementation of its existing standards - suggesting that it does not plan to imminently begin projects to set dedicated nature-related and social standards.

WTW secures funding for climate shock insurance product

US muni sustainable bond market to grow in 2024, predicts S&P

US municipal issuance of sustainable bonds is forecast to grow 5% in 2024 as issuers are incentivised to return to the market and issuance sizes continue to grow, according to S&P Global Ratings.

Landmark green shipping loan loses CBI certification amid contract cancellation

A ground-breaking green shipping loan has had its Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) certification revoked after the borrower revealed plans to cancel the ship order the loan was intended to finance.

Commission to delay review of Green Asset Ratio for banks

The European Commission is to postpone a review of the much-maligned Green Asset Ratio (GAR) reporting indicator for banks, a key figure at the EU's executive arm has said.

Rebranding natural resources strategies as natural capital is 'insufficient'