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Carney leads sustainable finance tributes to Queen Elizabeth II

The sustainable finance community has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, after her death at the age of 96 ushered in the rein of outspoken environmentalist King Charles III.

ESG rating changes have 'substantial, long-term' effect on stock returns

Changes in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings of a firm can have "long-lasting effects" on stock returns, according to academic research.

Insurance can be 'powerful lever' for positive impact, says BlueOrchard

Investment manager BlueOrchard has launched its second impact-focussed insurance fund, which its CEO says can be a powerful catalyst for access to insurance in emerging markets.

COP27 agenda must 'move beyond ESG to impact'

The emphasis on climate-themed investment must move beyond environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration to focus on real-world 'impact' ahead of COP27, argues Sarah Gordon, CEO at the Impact Investing Institute.

The benefits of sovereign carbon credits

UNFCCC REDD+ Sovereign Carbon should form part of corporate climate mitigation portfolios, argue Kevin Conrad and Alistair Mullen

Loan round-up: ESR, Arevon Energy, Wales & West Water, AirTrunk ... and more

COP27: Governments should align with private sector climate progress

Ahead of COP27, Eric Usher says he hopes governments will talk the same language as the private sector on sustainability, as they look to step up scrutiny of net-zero targets. Genevieve Redgrave reports

Asian investors urged to be stricter on labour practices

Asian investors have been urged to require more of companies on labour practices to avoid human rights abuses and reduce reputational risk.

Fitch launches 'first' extensive leveraged finance ESG scores

Green Finance Institute picking up PACE