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ECB says climate 'tilt' cut carbon intensity of bond purchases by 65%

The weighted average carbon intensity (WACI) of corporate bond purchases by the European Central Bank (ECB) was slashed by about 65%, following the introduction of a 'climate tilt' methodology to prioritise 'greener' issuers

Loan round-up: Craigmore, SAP, BURO Bangladesh, social loan spotlight ... and more

Unpacking the EU's Green Deal Industrial Plan

The Net Zero Industry Act and the Critical Raw Materials Act set out goals for the development of the green industry in the EU, writes Lothar Van Driessche

US ESG pushback won't have staying power, says Breckinridge

The political pushback from some US states on ESG "won't have any staying power", with resistance likely to fade as states realise the imperative to invest for climate resilience, an analyst at Breckinridge Capital Advisors has said.

Asian investors have woken up to climate risks, says Robeco

Transition and physical risks are being assessed more by investors in Asia Pacific than any other region, Robeco has said.

TNFD should place more emphasis on supply chains for agrifood, pilot finds

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework should place more emphasis on supply chains over the locations of operations for the agrifood sector, a pilot has suggested.

Bond round-up: Germany, Khan Bank, Banco de Bogota ... and more

Sovereign sustainable bond issuance rebounds in 2023

Sovereign sustainable bond issuance volumes in 2023 to date are nearly double the levels seen in 2022, setting the scene for a potential record-breaking annual total driven by both established and new issuers.

MAS urges insurers to help high emitters decarbonise

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has called for insurers to steer companies in the emissions intensive Asia-Pacific region towards more sustainable practices, as an executive warned insurers of high exposure to climate transition risks.

Resonance expands water strategy