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TPI exploring how to combine its analysis with ASCOR data as it expands coverage

The Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) is exploring how to combine its analysis of corporate climate transition risk with a similar assessment of countries conducted under the Assessing sovereign climate-related opportunities and risks (ASCOR) initiative.

Putting transition plans to the test: Transition Pathway Initiative and ASCOR

Investors face a tough task scrutinising corporate transition plans - but an increasing number of tools promise to help. In the second article in a series, Michael Hurley examines the TPI tool and ASCOR

Qantas and BHP invest in $250m Australian carbon credit fund

Big risks still remain for green shipping investments, says MPC Capital

While there are a growing number of investment opportunities to help decarbonise the shipping industry, "big risks" remain, MPC Capital has said, as it calls for more support throughout supply chains.

Impact investment valuations gathering 'real momentum', says Schroders Capital

Schroders Capital is beginning to see "real momentum" in the valuations of its impact investment portfolio, its head of sustainability and impact for private equity has told Environmental Finance.

US natural gas risks downgraded, as Fitch updates transition scores

Fitch Ratings has updated its Climate Vulnerability Signals (Climate.VS) with changes for the nuclear, natural gas power and meat sectors among others.

Impax fund mulls dropping longstanding environmental benchmark

Impax's flagship fund is considering changing its benchmark after a difficult first half of the year in which it struggled amid challenging market conditions.

Climate adaptation: a 'missed opportunity' in sustainable bonds

Climate adaptation is finding its feet in the sustainable bond market, but Craig Davies says opportunities are being missed to turn risk into investment. Ahren Lester reports

US, Australia become 'SLB deserts' in 2024

The significant slowdown in sustainability-linked bond (SLB) issuance has resulted in some countries which were previously active markets for the performance-based instrument not seeing a single deal in 2024 to date, including the US.

Reconomy signs first US deal