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Barclays: Focused supply chain initiatives could become 'more common' in sustainable bonds

Barclays said targeted Scope 3 supply chain emissions initiatives are becoming a key focus for large corporates, and could become "more frequent" in sustainable bond use-of-proceeds as they become more common and mature.

Investors told to help countries build next round of national climate targets

Institutional investors have been urged to actively help countries draw up the next round of their national climate plans, to ensure these plans direct investment where it is most needed and ensure more effective use of blended finance.

Co-benefits focus 'a problem' in VCM, says Integrity Council

Focusing on co-benefits has become "a problem" for the voluntary carbon market, the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market has said.

Australia launches second round of taxonomy consultation

Australia has launched the second round of consultation on its sustainable finance taxonomy, in a bid to bring "credibility" to transition activities.

CA100+ 'cross-pollinating' engagement

The Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) initiative is looking at how to "cross-pollinate" its engagement between sectors.

Sustainable sukuk market on 'promising upward trajectory'

The sustainable sukuk market is on track for another strong 2024 for issuance as the Islamic finance instrument increasingly attracts debut issuers, regulatory support, and international investors.

BHP climate transition plan gains shareholders' approval

Mining giant BHP has won shareholder backing for its Climate transition action plan (CTAP), despite opposition from the world's largest sovereign wealth fund.

Powering sustainable AI growth

By supporting innovations in AI infrastructure and data center efficiency, we can catalyze a transition to more robust, resilient, and sustainable power grids, writes Victoria Schlotterback

Finance emerges as battleground at COP16

By Peter Cripps at COP16 in Cali, Colombia

'Worrying trend' as investors continue to withdraw money from dark green funds