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Commission makes concession following criticism of ESRS materiality opt-out

Companies that say climate-related matters are not 'material' to them will be required to provide European regulators with a "detailed explanation" why, under revisions to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards.

Improving pricing dynamics 'could spur Chinese corporate green bond growth'

The market will have to "wait a little longer" before it sees increased green bond issuance from private corporate issuers in China, due to the adverse pricing dynamics present in the market, according to Sustainable Fitch.

UK government looking to attract 'nature recovery' investments

The UK government is seeking feedback from investors on how it could better attract investment in "nature recovery", and announced it may introduce measures against nature-related greenwashing.

US Treasury appoints climate counsellor

EU reveals consultation on SFDR overhaul

Carbon Upcycling secures $26m in venture capital funding

Investing for impact across the agricultural value chain

SilverStreet Capital is a UK and Africa-based investment advisor managing African agricultural funds. Its founder and chief investment officer Gary Vaughan-Smith and head of impact and ESG Julia Wakeling Bird talk to Environmental Finance about its award-winning Silverlands II Fund.

Sustainability assurance standards publication date revealed

Standards for assuring sustainability-related information will be published on 2 August, for consultation until 1 December.

HKMA launches sustainable finance competency framework

ISSB consults on proposed 'digital taxonomy' to aid reporting