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ESG fund launches in 2023 'down but not out', says Barclays

The number of environmental, social and governance (ESG) fund launches fell sharply in 2023, with passively managed funds bearing the brunt of the slowdown.

Energy companies 'failing to shift away from fossil fuels', warns Sustainable Fitch

Energy companies have made "limited progress" towards hitting their net zero carbon targets, Sustainable Fitch has warned, with just one of 12 firms assessed awarded a 'green' rating.

Nordic companies struggling to set 'credible' nature targets, Danske Bank says

The majority of large companies based in the Nordics are struggling to develop credible targets or policies to manage their impact, Danske Bank Asset Management (DBAM) has said.

Rise of climate solutions is blurring lines between industries, AI analysis suggests

Companies are investing more in 'climate solutions' such as battery storage and energy efficiency, in a trend that is increasingly "blurring the lines" between industries and bringing into question whether financial analysts can rely on historical assumptions, according to analysis of disclosures.

EU energy passport huge step forward in valuing real estate climate risk, says PGGM

The revision of EU buildings regulations to introduce a 'passport' showing energy performance data could be "a huge step forward" in helping investors and lenders to accurately include climate risk in valuation of assets, a leading investor has said.

Green Guarantee Company launches to unlock debt for emerging markets

The Green Guarantee Company has been launched with the aim of mobilising $5 billion towards issuers and borrowers in emerging markets.

ESG controversy scores are impacting bond pricing

Climate risk is still not efficiently being priced in bond markets, but the impact of exclusions and controversy scores give a glimpse to the future. Ahren Lester reports

CA-CIB leads 2023 sustainable loan coordinator deal-making

Crédit Agricole CIB (CA-CIB) served as sustainability coordinator on 60 sustainable loan deals in 2023, making the French bank the most active coordinator of the year.

Emerging economies face increasing risk of flooding and waterborne diseases

Bank of America 'backpedals' on commitment to walk away from Arctic drilling