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  • Investors to 'look beyond' Article 8 or 9 designation to judge sustainability, says Morningstar

    27 January 2023

    As the usefulness of EU classifications of what is 'sustainable' is questioned and funds continue to be downgraded, Morningstar said investors will increasingly 'look beyond' these labels and instead study underlying holdings more closely.

  • Japan mulls structure for JPY1.6trn 'transition' bond

    27 January 2023

    Japan is considering what structure to use for its planned JPY1.6 trillion ($12.3 billion) debut sovereign 'green economy transition' bond programme,...

  • 2023: A pivotal year to progress sustainability commitments

    27 January 2023

    Companies need to accelerate their sustainability efforts to help limit global warming, while adaptation also needs to rise up the agenda, says James Robey

  • responsAbility closes $274m sustainable food strategies

    26 January 2023

  • Trill Impact invests in 'smart' thermostat firm

    26 January 2023

  • Australian regulator 'going about greenwashing the right way'

    26 January 2023

    The Australian regulator's principles-based approach is the "right way" to tackle greenwashing in a market which is still trying to build out its sustainability capabilities, the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has said.

  • IDB Invest launches 'innovative' Liberty Costa Rica SLB deal

    26 January 2023

    Telecommunications firm Liberty Costa Rica has raised $400 million from its maiden sustainability-linked bond (SLB) which will be used to support a $450 million financing deal with IDB Invest

  • Loan round-up: ADNOC, Z Holdings, Suzano ... and more

    26 January 2023

  • 'Massive' investment in sustainable fibres looming, investor says

    26 January 2023

    The investment in sustainable fibres for fashion and packaging, required to meet climate targets, will result in the industry growing to generate over $1 trillion in revenue annually,...

  • FCA labelling and disclosure framework 'clear step forward' on greenwashing

    26 January 2023

    Industry experts have welcomed the UK Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) proposed Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and sustainable investment labels - but voiced concern at the potential impact of some of its definitions.