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UK public spending watchdog highlights risk of biodiversity net gain scheme

A report by the UK's National Audit Office has highlighted risks to the long-term effectiveness of the government's biodiversity 'net gain' scheme in England.

G20 needs to step up on biodiversity and back TNFD, says GFANZ's Ravenel

The G20 needs to take a lead on addressing biodiversity loss, a representative of a major investor coalition has argued.

Loan round-up: EDF, Bandwidth IG, Snam ... and more

'Remarkable' Italian green bond demand as key tweaks hit mark

Enhancements to the planned use-of-proceeds and 'additionality' credentials of the new Italian green bond helped the sovereign to secure a record orderbook. Ahren Lester reports

NGFS publishes recommendations on sustainable investment for central banks

Extent of Fed's future focus on climate 'hinges on' US election

The likelihood of a follow-up climate scenario analysis or even a first stress test exercise by the Federal Reserve could hinge largely on the outcome of the US federal election in November, a consultant has predicted.

TPG Rise Climate secures $1.5bn from Saudi national pension

SDR-aligned ESG data tool next on the agenda for MainStreet

An ESG data platform aligned with the UK Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) is likely to be the next tool to come from Allfunds' partnership with MainStreet Partners, Environmental Finance understands.

New York State pension fund looks to ramp up climate investments

The New York State Common Retirement Fund has revealed to an Environmental Finance conference that it intends to scale-up its sustainable investments from an existing $22 billion to $40 billion.

'Positive' response to TVO's €600m 'nuclear' green bond

Finnish nuclear power firm Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) has raised €600 million ($650 million) from its debut green bond, with the transaction more than three-times oversubscribed.