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Promises, promises ... asset managers and net zero commitments

Signing up to the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative brings a plethora of challenges, but also a sketch of a pathway to a sustainable business model, writes Thomas Cox

Kunming Declaration agreed at biodiversity COP

The 'Kunming Declaration' on biodiversity has been agreed by more than 100 countries...

Bond round-up: Braskem Idesa, General Mills, EU, EIB, KutxaBank, CBRE ... and more

EU raises €12bn from record-breaking green bond debut

The EU reported its €12 billion ($13.9 billion) green bond debut was more than 11 times oversubscribed by investors which makes it both the largest green bond issued and largest single order book to date, as the bloc kicks-off its much-anticipated €250 billion green bond programme.

Global climate litigation cases sky-rocket, says S&P

The number of climate change-related court cases filed globally has nearly doubled between 2017 and 2020

$2trn outstanding sustainable bond volume milestone reached

The outstanding volume of sustainable bonds has reached the $2 trillion milestone

Hong Kong's net zero plan will 'accelerate' green bond market

Hong Kong is looking to attract private investment, as it invests HK$240 billion ($31 billion)

FTSE Russell publishes GHG targets framework to help TCFD forward-looking analysis

A framework for corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions targets has been published by FTSE Russell

Cultural diversity on boards barely shifted since 2016, says Refinitiv

The global average level of cultural diversity on boards has barely shifted since 2016, according to new diversity and inclusion data from Refinitiv.

Axa acquires 20% of boutique impact investment manager

Axa has acquired 20% of Blue Like an Orange Sustainable Capital, a boutique investment manager focusing on emerging market companies that it says deliver both strong risk-adjusted returns and social impact aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).