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Franklin Templeton launches fixed income impact fund

How to gain insight into ESG reporting with Global Machine Readable Filings

Historically, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) documents have been a voluntary filing for corporations to exemplify their adherence to a high standard of social and governance policies.

S&P acquires Shades of Green from CICERO

S&P Global has bought second-party opinion (SPO) provider Shades of Green from climate research firm CICERO for an undisclosed sum

London Stock Exchange announces first VCM accreditation

London Stock Exchange (LSE) has granted its first Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) accreditation to Foresight Sustainable Forestry Company (FSF)

Snam's return to transition bonds 'a big sign' SLBs are under pressure

The return of Italian energy firm Snam to the controversial transition bond market is a "big sign" investors are pushing for more ambition from sustainability-linked bond (SLB) issuers, according to a banking source.

UN supports biodiversity credits

Eiopa to explore lower risk charges for insurers supporting climate adaptation

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (Eiopa) is to investigate whether insurers that encourage climate-related adaptation measures through their underwriting should benefit from lower capital charges.

Involving asset owners in ESG sovereign bond engagement delivers 'big changes'

The co-engagement of asset owners and fund managers with sovereign bond issuers can deliver "big changes" on environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics,...

Railpen to vote against chair if companies' transition plans unsatisfactory

UK Railway pensions manager Railpen has warned companies it will consider voting against the re-election of their chair, if it deems their transition plans unsatisfactory.

NextEnergy UK solar fund raises £487m