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Rise of transition plans could remedy regulatory 'failure' to boost transition finance

SFDR 'not working for impact VC funds'

Venture capital funds are calling for special treatment in the updated version of SFDR. Jennifer Forrest reports

Sustainable bond market continues to show signs of improvement in 2024

Sustainable bond issuance has continued to strengthen into 2024 after a more positive 2023, although the sustainability linked bonds has suffered from reputational issues, delegates at the Sustainable Debt Conference EMEA heard.

Transition funds are no longer just about impact, says RGreen

Rgreen Invest has launched its fourth energy transition fund, as its founder told Environmental Finance the theme has evolved beyond being "a nice-to-have", towards being an economic safe haven and hedge against inflation.

Natural capital will become a fundamental component of investors' portfolios

Ben O'Donnell responds to Environmental Finance's article: 'Comment: Can natural capital become its own asset class?'

Chinese stock exchanges publish guidelines for sustainability reports

The stock exchanges of Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing have finalised sustainability report guidelines that encourage listed companies to practice "sustainability thinking" and regulate the disclosure of sustainability information.

Nestlé faces healthy food resolution

Nordea to close social bond fund after just over a year

Nordea Asset Management is closing its social bond fund, highlighting the travails of the market.

SBTi clarifies carbon credit stance amid staff unrest

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has published a clarification on its stance on the use of environmental attribute certificates (EACs) - such as voluntary carbon credits - after criticism from staff and the industry.

CIP acquires New York renewables business