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COP27: Net-Zero Banking Alliance calls for banks to plug gaps in targets

The UN-convened Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) has called for accelerated action by its bank members after its first progress report revealed gaps in target-setting in key areas.

COP27: ISSB signs partnership framework with 20 organisations

Interoperability framework with EFRAG still in the woodwork, while CDP integrates IFRS S2

NZAMI reaches $66trn

Canada considers sovereign transition, social bonds

Canada is considering expanding its sustainable bond framework to include the possibility of issuing a ground-breaking sovereign transition bond or social bond alongside its existing green bond programme.

COP27: Impact reporting 'almost non-existent in the financial sector'

Just 20% of financial institutions publicly acknowledge their impact on people and planet, painting a "dismal picture" for social progress, according to the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA).

Credit-focused harmonised ESG reporting tool launched

A harmonised environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting tool for the private credit market has been launched which is intended to give private creditors a "bigger voice" during the investment process by improving data availability.

COP27: UN expert group tries to draw 'red line' around 'toxic' net-zero pledges

A UN-appointed expert group has published recommendations for net zero pledges to reduce the risk of 'greenwashing', with proposed measures including the "phasing out" of fossil fuels.

Video: Lisa Bozzelli on the opportunities for real estate and asset backed securities

Africa Carbon Markets Initiative launched at COP27

COP27: UK's guidance on gold standard transition plans 'to have global significance'

Proposed guidance for producing 'gold standard' transition plans has been described by EY as "an extremely important step in the right direction towards driving the UK towards a net zero future".