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ISSB readies consultation on future work

Sustainability standards convergence raises 'green bubble' risk, says SEC's Peirce

Introducing substantially identical sustainability standards internationally could create "a global asset bubble" that would heighten financial stability risks, a commissioner at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned.

DBS grants $297m loan for renewable energy

There is already ample natural capital data, says TNFD

There is already enough data on natural capital for investors to meaningfully engage on the subject, a spokesperson for the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures claimed.

The impact of listed equities biodiversity funds

As more capital flows to biodiversity-themed listed equities funds, Thomas Cox asks whether it is possible for the strategies to have a positive impact on nature

Growing momentum in investment to tackle plastic pollution, says Circulate Initiative

While there is growing momentum to tackle plastic pollution, investment in solutions is still far below what is currently needed to meet the scale of the challenge, the Circular Initiative has told Environmental Finance.

Romania prepares for 2023 sovereign sustainable bond debut

Romania is preparing to issue its debut green or sustainability bond by the end of 2023, with its framework expected to be published before summer.

PwC spots 'contradictions' between climate and nature plans

Some climate transition plans of financial institutions have adverse effects on nature, a director at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has said.

PPC: Transition commitment prevented 'forced selling' of SLB, says Barclays

The clear transition commitment outlined by Public Power Corporation (PPC) appears to have helped avoid "forced selling" of its sustainability-linked bond (SLB) after a target failure,...

Standard Chartered sets absolute oil and gas emissions reductions target

Standard Chartered has set a target to reduce its 'absolute' financed emissions for the oil and gas sector by 29% by 2030.