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EU energy passport huge step forward in valuing real estate climate risk, says PGGM

The revision of EU buildings regulations to introduce a 'passport' showing energy performance data could be "a huge step forward" in helping investors and lenders to accurately include climate risk in valuation of assets, a leading investor has said.

Green Guarantee Company launches to unlock debt for emerging markets

The Green Guarantee Company has been launched with the aim of mobilising $5 billion towards issuers and borrowers in emerging markets.

ESG controversy scores are impacting bond pricing

Climate risk is still not efficiently being priced in bond markets, but the impact of exclusions and controversy scores give a glimpse to the future. Ahren Lester reports

CA-CIB leads 2023 sustainable loan coordinator deal-making

Crédit Agricole CIB (CA-CIB) served as sustainability coordinator on 60 sustainable loan deals in 2023, making the French bank the most active coordinator of the year.

Emerging economies face increasing risk of flooding and waterborne diseases

Bank of America 'backpedals' on commitment to walk away from Arctic drilling

Brookfield raises $10bn for second energy transition fund

Brookfield Asset Management has held a first close for its second energy transition fund, raising $10 billion.

Moroccan central bank targets 10% sustainable bond investment

Global Environment Facility earmarks $1bn for nature

Innovative Fijian coral reef insurance policy inked

An innovative insurance policy that will help make a range of Fijian coral reefs more resilient to cyclone and storm damage has been signed.