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ECB: Gender-diverse banks lend less to 'browner' companies

European banks with a high share of female directors are less likely to lend to high-polluting firms, according to a study by the European Central Bank (ECB).

MAS data registry to launch next year

Golding launches €300m energy transition fund

Cities need gear change in net zero finance, says consulting group

Existing financial instruments will be far from enough for European cities to reach net zero and new models must be devised that combine private and public finance, a financial consultant has told Environmental Finance.

Mirova invests €100m in EV charging

Sowing the seeds for more sustainable global food systems

The $1.5 trillion opportunity from a transition to food systems that can help restore human and planetary health, writes Michael Urban

UK taxonomy could need another year to finish, says UKSIF

The UK Treasury could need to delay the publication of its green taxonomy by between six months and 12 months, according to the UK Sustainable Investment Forum (UKSIF).

Credit-focused harmonised ESG reporting tool launch imminent

The launch of a harmonised environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting tool for the credit market being developed by the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and two trade associations is expected in the next few weeks.

Loss and damage row 'could derail COP27'

The loss and damage debate has the potential to derail COP27 negotiations, given worsening geopolitical tensions and attempts to pass the burden on to the private sector, Jefferies has warned.

ThomasLloyd hire ADB's Nakhooda as head of impact