Ahren Lester

NGFS to turn its gaze to biodiversity loss

BlackRock, Vanguard sustainable funds ESG voting record criticised

EFAMA backs call for ESG data firm regulation

The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has announced support for proposals by two European market watchdogs that the EU should regulate environmental, social and governance (ESG) data, research and ratings firms.

Hong Kong regulators deliver action plan for greening financial ecosystem

A steering group composed of key Hong Kong regulators has announced its five-point action plan for a green and sustainable finance strategy for the major financial centre.

News round-up: LGIM launches transition fund, ICE to host UK ETS, Vestas takes CIP stake ... and more

PRI urges EU Taxonomy to 'remain faithful' to expert recommendations

With the consultation on the first set of draft technical screening criteria for the EU Taxonomy about to close, the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) urged the EU to stick to the recommendations made by the Technical Expert Group on sustainable finance (TEG) in their final report.

Germany plans 30-year green bond in May

Germany has announced it intends to issue its first 30-year green bond in May, and plans to issue a similar volume in 2021 as in 2020.

CA100+ to 'amplify' efforts in 2021 amid ongoing gaps in climate progress

The Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) engagement initiative has announced plans to ramp-up engagement with target companies in 2021, after its progress report showed significant gaps remain.

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: Ahold Delhaize, Canberra Metro, Mapletree ... and more

KfW plans to raise €10bn from green bonds in 2021

German development bank KfW is planning to issue up to €10 billion ($12.1 billion) in green bonds in 2020, after raising a record €8.3 billion in 2020, and proposes achieving a net-zero emissions loan portfolio by 2050.