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EU carbon market update: 24 August 2021

Sustainable bond issuance sets fresh record

2021 sustainable bond issuance has already surpassed the record-breaking 2020 total, supported by rising interest in sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds from corporate issuers. Ahren Lester reports

ClientEarth demands UK regulator investigate Just Eat

Food delivery company Just Eat and cruise ship firm Carnival have been referred to the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for investigation by NGO ClientEarth for poor climate risk disclosure.

PCAF to relaunch standard ahead of COP26

The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) is planning to relaunch its standard ahead of the COP26 climate summit in October.

Zero emissions proposal for GPFG is 'very significant'

An expert group's recommendation for Norway's sovereign wealth fund to target zero emissions by 2050 for its portfolio is potentially of great significance, an OECD economist has said.

ECB could tilt bond purchases to Paris-aligned firms, says Schnabel

A senior European Central Bank (ECB) member said the bank could buy more bonds from firms committed to the Paris Agreement goals...

Impact interest in food systems is growing rapidly - Big Path Capital

Rapidly accelerating interest in sustainable agriculture assets has been observed recently among investors targeting positive environmental impact, according to Big Path Capital.

Manulife IM makes another timberland acquisition

Purchase of Brazilian eucalyptus plantations joins the insurer's expanding timberland portfolio

Prudential makes $200m commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Prudential Financial has made a $200m commitment through the Prudential DEI Portfolio to private equity investments constructed with a diversity, equity and inclusion lens.

Profits are at risk in the aquaculture industry

The value of the global aquaculture market is growing exponentially. However, profits are at risk if investors do not rapidly address ESG issues in the seafood industry, writes Alice Delemare Tangpuori