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BNP Paribas: US utility green bond issuance 'may rise 50%' in 2025

BNP Paribas argues that US green bond issuance should grow in 2025 "regardless" of the US presidential election result next week, with electricity demand growth and the cost-equivalence of utility-scale solar power...

Stewardship confusion creating 'engagement-washing', says WHEB

Consensus is 'critical' for designing engagement definitions and practices, amid industry confusion on stewardship in ESG funds, UK investor WHEB Asset Management has claimed.

Bain Capital acquires 80% of sustainable data centre business

EQT leads €28m into AI stress-test infra business

Barclays: Focused supply chain initiatives could become 'more common' in sustainable bonds

Barclays said targeted Scope 3 supply chain emissions initiatives are becoming a key focus for large corporates, and could become "more frequent" in sustainable bond use-of-proceeds as they become more common and mature.

Investors told to help countries build next round of national climate targets

Institutional investors have been urged to actively help countries draw up the next round of their national climate plans, to ensure these plans direct investment where it is most needed and ensure more effective use of blended finance.

Co-benefits focus 'a problem' in VCM, says Integrity Council

Focusing on co-benefits has become "a problem" for the voluntary carbon market, the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market has said.

Australia launches second round of taxonomy consultation

Australia has launched the second round of consultation on its sustainable finance taxonomy, in a bid to bring "credibility" to transition activities.

CA100+ 'cross-pollinating' engagement

The Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) initiative is looking at how to "cross-pollinate" its engagement between sectors.

Sustainable sukuk market on 'promising upward trajectory'

The sustainable sukuk market is on track for another strong 2024 for issuance as the Islamic finance instrument increasingly attracts debut issuers, regulatory support, and international investors.