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IOSCO welcomes work on global sustainability assurance standards

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has welcomed work to develop globally applicable standards for the assurance of sustainability-related information.

It's time for an Energy Reduction Act

We welcome the Inflation Reduction Act, but where is the Energy Reduction Act, ask Jonathan Maxwell and Anjali Berdia

Cost-of-living crisis spurs living wage engagement, says Hermes

The global cost-of-living crisis has spurred engagement with companies on the living wage by investment manager Federated Hermes, an executive at the firm's stewardship provider has said

Loan round-up: Telia, Tages, Aena, Opal HealthCare, PACT ... and more

ISS ESG launches biodiversity impact tool

C&I rooftop solar investment 'boosted by energy crisis'

The energy crisis has seen demand for commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar soar "off the charts", according to one investment trust specialising in the sector.

High exposure to climate risks likely for most large companies, says S&P

IIGCC explores potential investor 'climate resilience commitment'

The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has launched a consultation on a 'climate resilience' framework for institutional investors to help them better manage physical climate risk in portfolios.

NGOs resign from 'politicised' EU Platform on sustainable finance

Several members of the EU's Platform on sustainable finance have filed a notice of their resignation following the furore around the inclusion of nuclear in the taxonomy of sustainable activities.

Bond round-up: IDA, AfDB, FS Italiane, Enel, CDP, Belgium, Union Pacific ... and more