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Six ways to transition to safer, more sustainable chemicals

The UN Global Framework on Chemicals provides a roadmap for investors on shifting away from harmful chemicals, write Caroline Boden, Rachel Crossley and Alexandra MacPherson

Sustainable bond market share declines amid 'opportunistic' issuance trend

The decline in bond market share for sustainable bond in 2024 has been primarily driven by issuers trying to get to market quickly with deals rather than waning interest in sustainable bonds, according to Moody's.

Transition risk premium penalises high emitters, DNB research finds

Some high-emitting European companies are paying more than 40 basis points higher interest rates than companies with low or no carbon emissions over perceived transition risk, research by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has found.

Article 9 funds suffered €17bn outflows in first six months of 2024, Lipper data shows

EU answers frequently asked questions on CSRD, SFDR

Unfolding conversation on EU carbon trading is "concerning", says IETA

While there are positive signs the Europe is "staying on course" with mandatory carbon trading, IETA has warned that the debate around EU policy is missing "very relevant elements".

Californian proposal to delay disclosure rules 'grossly overstates' work required

Passive fund growth fuels $38bn ESG bond fund inflows in 2024, says Barclays

Global environmental, social and governance (ESG)-focused bond funds have reported "strong" net inflows worth a cumulative $38 billion in 2024 to date, according to Barclays - with passively managed funds leading the surge.

Qatar Investment Authority invests $180m in TechMet

UK's Nest appoints Campbell Global for timberland portfolio