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COP27: Regulators weigh-in on carbon markets

A group representing global financial regulators has made recommendations to improve the integrity of the carbon markets, pointing out that they have "so far fallen short of their [environmental] objectives".

US recommends boosting nature-based investment

COP27: Net-Zero Banking Alliance calls for banks to plug gaps in targets

The UN-convened Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) has called for accelerated action by its bank members after its first progress report revealed gaps in target-setting in key areas.

COP27: ISSB signs partnership framework with 20 organisations

Interoperability framework with EFRAG still in the woodwork, while CDP integrates IFRS S2

NZAMI reaches $66trn

Canada considers sovereign transition, social bonds

Canada is considering expanding its sustainable bond framework to include the possibility of issuing a ground-breaking sovereign transition bond or social bond alongside its existing green bond programme.

COP27: Impact reporting 'almost non-existent in the financial sector'

Just 20% of financial institutions publicly acknowledge their impact on people and planet, painting a "dismal picture" for social progress, according to the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA).

Credit-focused harmonised ESG reporting tool launched

A harmonised environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting tool for the private credit market has been launched which is intended to give private creditors a "bigger voice" during the investment process by improving data availability.

COP27: UN expert group tries to draw 'red line' around 'toxic' net-zero pledges

A UN-appointed expert group has published recommendations for net zero pledges to reduce the risk of 'greenwashing', with proposed measures including the "phasing out" of fossil fuels.

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