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Asia needs common sustainability taxonomy, thinktank argues

Green and transition taxonomies in Asia are too diverse, undermining comparability, a thinktank has said as it called for a "unified framework that aligns with international standards".

Corporates looking to 'atone for their sins' on nature, says New Forests

Corporates are looking to "atone for their sins" on nature by investing in nature-positive opportunities and credits, New Forests has said.

California governor signs off on updated climate disclosure rule

EU starts process for penalising countries yet to implement CSRD

Profusion of transition plan assessments risks muddying waters, WBA says

The proliferation of several competing methods for judging the credibility of companies' transition plans risks confusing investors, the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) warned as it unveiled its own guidance on the topic.

EFRAG agrees partnership to promote 'inequality and social-related financial disclosures'

South Pole carrying out 'thorough review' of project partners

South Pole is carrying out a "thorough review" of its project partners in a bid to improve the integrity of its standards and to further 'financialise' its work.

Emirates NBD launches SLLB framework ahead of potential issuance

Emirates NBD has published its first Sustainability-Linked Loan Financing Bond Framework for the financing of sustainability-linked loan bonds (SLLBs), ahead of a potential issuance.

EU would harm itself if it mimicked US and Chinese green subsidies, Draghi says

The EU should not try to mimic the US Inflation Reduction Act in introducing wide-ranging climate subsidies to protect its domestic industries, as doing so would harm the trade-dependent bloc, according to the influential economist Mario Draghi.

Clear business case needed for biodiversity credit growth, says Pollination

While the biodiversity credit market is developing its infrastructure, it still needs to provide a "clear business case for investment", Pollination has argued in a study of the market.