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Lack of ESG data a barrier to investors, finds Index Industry Association
13 July 2021The Index Industry Association (IIA) has found that a lack of standardised sustainability data is one of the main barriers to asset managers...
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EU expert group publishes proposed social, transition Taxonomy extensions
13 July 2021The Platform on Sustainable Finance (PSF) has published proposals for extending the EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities to include 'social' objectives, as well as extend the existing 'green' Taxonomy to specifically identify environmentally harmful and 'transition' activities to add nuance to the landmark regulation.
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Sustainability-linked bond growth softens second quarter sustainable bond slowdown
13 July 2021Sustainability-linked bond issuance in the second quarter of 2021 tripled on the first three months of the year...
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Sustainability-linked bonds: One year after the principles - Part 1
13 July 2021One year after the Sustainability Linked Bond Principles were published, the target-based fixed income instrument is seeing issuance accelerate. Market participants warn, however, that some current issues lack substance. Ahren Lester reports
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Water risk and investment opportunities briefing afternoon round-up
13 July 2021Environmental Finance's 'Water Risk and Investment Opportunities' event included a half-day of presentations, a panel, and a live discussion group
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Ceres: 'Troubling inconsistency' in corporate US climate policy approach
13 July 2021Some of the largest US companies have displayed "troubling inconsistency" by opposing climate action...
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WCI carbon market update: 13 July 2021
13 July 2021The California Carbon Allowances (CCA) reached new highs this week before retreating slightly, says Nicolas Girod
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EU carbon market update: 13 July 2021
13 July 2021Carbon prices rallied again to achieve a new record high, driven by strong energy fundamentals...
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Two Sigma Impact acquires child care provider
13 July 2021Two Sigma Impact has acquired Circle of Care, a home and clinic-based paediatric therapy provider based in Texas.
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Lightrock closes $900m global growth impact fund
12 July 2021Private equity firm Lightrock closed its Lightrock Growth Fund I at $900 million, with investments from LGT and its private clients.