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ICVCM responds to criticism following carbon principles release

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has responded to claims its work has come too late, following the release of its carbon principles, by stressing the need for offset standards.

Zurich follows Munich Re in withdrawing from the NZIA

Zurich has become the second founding member to withdraw from the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) only days after Munich Re's departure from the alliance.

15% of UBS shareholders vote against climate plan

Lloyds to ramp up sustainable agriculture financing

Lloyds Bank is set to increase its financing for farmers seeking to transition to more sustainable activities, through the use of mechanisms such as biodiversity credits, with "whatever they need", an executive has said.

Bond round-up: CEB, Italy, Pacific Gas and Electric ... and more

US politicisation won't stop ESG momentum, says Columbia Threadneedle

Despite growing politicisation of ESG in the US market, global momentum means progress in the country is unlikely to significantly slow sustainable investments, Columbia Threadneedle has said.

NZAOA outlines four asset manager engagement principles

Bank of England supports UK nature finance risk analysis

Zero-deforestation soy finance initiative ready to 'scale significantly'

A green bond-backed, zero-deforestation soy farming finance initiative is planning to grow to $250 million in 2024 and $1 billion in 2025, after the success of a $11 million pilot in Brazil.

ISSB to allow year-long delay for reporting non-climate risks and opportunities

Companies will not be required to disclose their non-climate risks and opportunities in the first year of reporting under IFRS S1, owing to a transitional relief approved by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).