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'Vital' ESG credit harmonisation project launched

Two credit industry associations are joining with the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) to develop a "vital" environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting template for the credit market, expected to be published in the spring.

Credit Suisse names 48 deforestation solution companies

Credit Suisse has named 48 companies exposed to deforestation solutions, including Beyond Meat and HelloFresh.

€1.5trn Dutch investor group sets 2024 oil firm transition expectations

A group of seven Dutch asset managers with a combined €1.5 trillion ($1.7 trillion) in assets has published three core climate transition expectations for oil and gas firms to accelerate...

People moves 01 April, including Robeco; Actis; Aviva & more...

Sustainable water fund launched by Man

China carbon market makes 'smooth start,' but must be more robust

The China emissions trading system (ETS) made a "smooth start" in its first compliance period, but enhancements are needed to make it "more robust" in the future.

'Dramatic' 100-fold green finance growth over last decade

The global green finance market has grown 100-fold to more than $540 billion over the last decade, according to a 'first-of-its-kind' study.

Hong Kong authorities envision 'gateway' to China's voluntary carbon market

Hong Kong's regional financial hub could be extended to make it a 'gateway' for international investors to access mainland China's voluntary carbon market.

F4B launches taskforce for 'nature markets'

Finance for Biodiversity (F4B) has launched a taskforce to try to ensure emerging "nature markets" contribute to climate goals.

ISSB publishes 'landmark' draft sustainability disclosures

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has published proposals that aim to provide the financial markets with a global baseline of sustainability disclosures when finalised.