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People Moves, 15 March: Low Carbon, Persefoni, New Forests, CDP, EdenTree, SBTi ... and more

French SIF to give opinion on 'credibility' of Shell, Total and Glencore climate strategies

Investors are to receive an opinion on the credibility and ambition of the climate strategies published by European companies including Shell, Total and Glencore, to aid their voting decisions at the companies' shareholder meetings.

Nature in fiduciary duty debate is a 'rabbit hole', says Schroders

The debate about whether nature is legally part of fiduciary duty has turned into a "rabbit hole" that asset managers should avoid, Schroders argued, instead urging them to take a 'thoughtful' and holistic approach to nature.

ECB's Elderson urges banks to set transition plans to meet incoming regulation

Banks have been urged to publish "Paris-compatible transition plans" to prepare for upcoming legal requirements, by a member of the executive board of the European Central Bank (ECB).

Canada publishes draft sustainability disclosure standards

Financial directors should address and disclose nature-related risks, say lawyers

Financial directors in England and Wales are legally required to both address and disclose their nature-related risks, a team of barristers said in a new position statement.

Loan round-up: Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, Trafigura, Italgas ... and more

Prime Energy launches 'first' Rwandan green bond

Iceland raises €750m from sovereign green bond debut

Iceland has raised €750 million ($820 million) from its inaugural sovereign green bond, with the debut deal more than nine times oversubscribed.

Car parts makers in Columbia Threadneedle's deforestation engagement crosshairs

Car parts manufacturers have been targeted for engagement by Columbia Threadneedle, as the investor seeks "a different route" to tackling deforestation in corporate supply chains, an Environmental Finance conference heard.