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Draft ESG data 'code of conduct' aims for international uptake

The creators of a draft voluntary code of conduct for ESG ratings and data providers have hailed it as a "world-first" for its attempt to set internationally consistent standards for the rapidly growing market.

Bond round-up: Aeroporti di Roma, Airport operator spotlight, SNCF, Chile ... and more

Schroders' BlueOrchard raises $50m towards climate insurance fund

ICMA tells EU not to introduce thresholds for 'significant harm' disclosures

PBAF launches 'first' step-by-step nature dependencies approach

The Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials (PBAF) has launched a five-step approach for financial institutions to assess their ecosystem services dependencies.

Franklin Templeton launches two sustainable ETFs

Franklin Templeton has launched two ETFs, focusing on sustainable food and healthcare.

Heathrow markets first 'in the air' emissions airport SLB

Heathrow Airport is marketing the first airport sustainability-linked bond to include a target tied to Scope 3 emissions generated by flights.

World Bank: nature policy reform needed to scale private finance

Boosting investment in natural capital requires global policy reform to signal the scarcity of natural resources, the World Bank said.

MAS to scale-up climate transition programme

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is to scale-up its climate transition programme, including by aligning its equity portfolio further with climate indices.

ESG Data Guide 2023 launched

Environmental Finance has launched its latest annual ESG Data Guide, shining a light on the rapid evolution of the ESG data market.