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CBI certification 'very difficult' for Japanese transition bonds

Japan has confirmed it is not looking to certify its upcoming transition bonds with the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) due to challenges posed by its diverse framework, including around funding innovative start-ups.

UNEP FI launches resources for banks to benefit from the circular economy

The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has launched a series of resources designed to help banks and clients implement circularity within their businesses and portfolios.

US banks 'concerned' Basel climate scenario work could affect capital adequacy ratios

An influential group of some of the US' biggest banks has said it is "concerned" that work by the Basel Committee could prematurely lead banking supervisors to change capital adequacy requirements based on the results of climate scenario analysis.

Sustainable Debt Round-up: EBRD, Netherlands, Gunvor ... and more

Green bonds and biodiversity: a challenge and an opportunity

Greater transparency will make it easier to steer capital towards the theme of biodiversity, which is so essential to securing the sustainability of our economic activity, writes Louis Wuyam

Financial risk from climate damage may be underestimated by over 80%

Financial losses from climate physical risk could be significantly underestimated, underlining the need for more granular asset-level data in climate risk assessment and stress testing, according to new academic research.

Macquarie acquires stake in UK wind farm from BlackRock

Generate Capital backs GrowUp with £38m investment

Central banks and regulators 'need to play their part' to tackle deforestation

Investors have 'strong preference' for Capex over Opex in sustainable bonds

Fixed income investors still have a "strong preference" for sustainable bonds focused on capital expenditure (Capex) rather than operational expenditure (Opex), according to a survey by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA).