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ASCOR to assess countries based on contribution to $100bn climate finance goal

A first-of-its-kind free tool to help bond investors assess countries' climate progress has been launched that will see investors rate sovereigns on factors including their contribution to the problem and the finance they commit to address it, following changes to its draft methodology.

Transition Plan Taskforce releases guidance for financial institutions

The Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) has today unveiled its sector-specific guidance for insurers, banks, asset managers and asset owners in a bid to provide clarity on how firms can interpret and implement the TPT's disclosure framework.

Robeco styles-up sustainability-themed fashion fund

UK 'committed' to nature targets, despite climate rowback

3,000+ companies begin plastic impacts disclosure, amid Treaty negotiations

Impact fund selection: weeding out 'window dressing'

Impact-focused limited partners are using frameworks including the EU's SFDR to root out misleading claims of impact. Michael Hurley reports

FSSA pursues progress on modern slavery following environmental engagement gains

Nature reporting 'actually not complicated', companies tell TNFD

Climate adaptation work at COP28 can learn from biodiversity, Morningstar says

With a growing focus on climate adaptation expected at COP28, there are lessons to be learnt from assessing the inherently local nature of impacts and dependencies on biodiversity, Morningstar has said.

Require transition plans in Solvency II, EU urged