Ahren Lester

Colombia publishes 'milestone' national green taxonomy

Colombia has become the first American country to publish a national 'green' taxonomy, with the list of sustainable activities also including a ground-breaking emphasis on land use.

Nomura launches 'core' Japan ESG equity ETF

Mandatory climate disclosure for Canadian banks, insurers from 2024

Canada has confirmed plans to phase-in mandatory Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting for banks and insurers from 2024.

EU standard proposals could 'shrink pool' of green bonds, says HSBC

The additional EU Green Bond Standard (GBS) criteria proposed by an influential committee run the risk of "shrinking the pool" of green bond issuers and projects by being overly complicated and restrictive, according to HSBC.

Sustainable ETF flows struggle in 2022 despite clean energy boost

Sustainable exchange traded products (ETPs) have struggled to carry the flow momentum from 2021 into 2022, with monthly inflows in the first three months of 2022 around half the levels reported in in late 2021.

Milestone 'rhino' bond delivers 'sustainability squared'

Investors seeking 'additionality' should be excited by the ground-breaking 'rhino' bond, the World Bank tells Ahren Lester

Loan round-up: Sopra Steria, Johnson Matthey, SoftBank, Hydro Alunorte ... and more

EU energy security plan will boost green bonds, says HSBC

The energy security plan proposed by the EU in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine will lead to "more scope for" green bond issuance from corporates and sub-sovereigns...

Bond round-up: EU, EQT, Equinix, Enel, Sanofi, JAB ... and more

Investor, corporate action essential after IPCC 'now or never' climate warning

Urgent action is needed from investors and corporates to recognise climate risks and deliver on net-zero transition plans, as scientists warn it is "now or never" for achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.