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Terra Motion prepares science-based peatland carbon standard

UK FCA warns of action on ESG benchmark failings

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned it is prepared to take action to tackle poor disclosures by providers of ESG benchmarks, as it identified failings in several areas by all providers.

Redwheel sells H&M over climate transition 'warning flag'

Redwheel's global equity fund has sold its shares in clothing company H&M over a 'warning flag' that it was not doing enough to reduce its climate impact.

'Sharp emissions reversal' needed to meet 1.5°C, warns Lombard Odier

A "sharp reversal in current trends" is needed, if the 1.5°C global temperature increase limit is to be met, Lombard Odier has warned.

Combating inflation best way to support green investments, ECB says

The European Central Bank (ECB) has scotched a suggestion that it could introduce measures to insulate climate-themed investments from inflation, as it said ensuring price stability over the medium term is the best way to ensure inflation does not impair the energy transition.

'Strong ESG rating helps' Africa's biggest renewables deal

The process of securing Africa's biggest renewable energy deal was smoothed by the company being acquired having an outstanding ESG rating, it was claimed.

CDP: Finance industry must limit water risk 'blind spots'

More financial institutions need to assess their water risks to help reduce their risk "blind spots", with banks leading the way so far, disclosures platform CDP said.

OCBC introduces green loans

Foresight invests in vertical farming

Nuveen launches real estate decarbonisation strategy