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Isometric launches carbon removal 'protocol'

EU green building label deal avoids 'bad taste' in green bond market - but delays harmonisation

A loophole introduced to the proposed harmonisation of the EU Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regime for buildings has prevented a "bad taste" among investors regarding some bank green bonds, but retains fragmented 'green' building designations, ABN Amro has said.

EU: Green bond issuance to 'gather pace' in 2024 after slow start

The EU expects to accelerate its green bond issuance in 2024 following revisions to member states' investment plans, after the massive green bond programme fell behind its targeted share of total borrowing by the bloc.

ESG 'outperformed' traditional portfolios over last decade, says UBS

Integrating ESG considerations into investment portfolios would have led to higher financial returns and "enhanced" stock selection, UBS has said, in analysis of financial performance in the last decade.

EU building energy performance deal is 'game-changer' for renovation green bonds

The draft final agreement on the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) could trigger a "renovation wave" among European bank green bonds, according to Dutch lender ABN Amro.

Climate risks may cost infra investors $600bn by 2050

ING to phase out oil and gas financing by 2040

Bond round-up: Colombia, Metawater, Mitsui OSK Lines ... and more

World Economic Forum launches biodiversity credit platform amid predictions of $2bn market

Nikko Asset Management to acquire share in Tikehau Capital