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Greenium could get 'quite aggressive' in 2022, says Jupiter

The 'greenium' on green bond issuances could get "quite aggressive" in 2022 as demand fails to keep pace with regulatory-induced rising investor demand, according to Jupiter Asset Management.

Corporate lobby 'likely' to challenge EU ESG ratings regulation

Corporate lobbyists' apparent success in influencing EU taxonomy negotiations could now see their attention turn to challenging potential regulation of ESG ratings, an expert has warned.

Japan's FSA forms ESG ratings and data committee

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has formed a subcommittee to discuss ESG ratings and data providers.

Temasek, Salesforce invest in South Pole

Climate-themed project developer South Pole has sold minority stakes to Singapore state-backed investor Temasek and the investment arm of cloud company Salesforce.

An Islamic view of sustainable finance

Islamic finance could play a significant role in the move to a sustainable economy but is being ignored, according to an expert in the UK. Genevieve Redgrave reports.

TPI launches high-emitting decarbonisation pathways

The Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) has published decarbonisation pathways to 2050 for 10 high-emitting sectors in energy, transport and industrials, in a single report it says will enable comparison of progress between sectors.

CA100+ investor welcomes BP's 'triple' net-zero target

The investor leading engagement with oil and gas giant BP has cautiously welcomed the company's plans to reduce to 'net zero' the greenhouse gas emissions from sales of its products, as well as its operations and production.

EU SFDR response raises 'legitimate' greenwashing concern

The market response to the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) from asset managers has "led to confusion and greenwashing concerns", warned Morningstar.

Mirova presses scandal-hit Orpea to adopt ESG mission

Mirova has written to the chairman of Orpea asking the scandal-hit care home provider to overhaul its corporate governance by formally agreeing a mission to ensure its contribution to society and the environment.