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Investors urged to adopt 'planetary boundaries' concept in nature investments

Investors have been urged by Amundi to adopt the 'planetary boundaries' concept to help scale up capital towards nature and biodiversity.

Consultants chosen to develop avoided emissions standard

A group of asset managers has selected two consultants to develop a database that will 'standardise and give transparency' to the calculation of avoided greenhouse gas emissions.

'Underfunded' hydrogen bank a gap in EU's riposte to US IRA, investor says

The EU's Hydrogen Bank is "underfunded", creating a major gap in the bloc's efforts to respond to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and spur investment in renewables, according to one of the world's largest specialist investors in wind and solar energy.

GRI launches updated biodiversity standard

The Global Reporting Initiative has launched a revised version of its biodiversity reporting standard, with further metrics on the drivers of biodiversity loss.

Wheb introduces climate adaptation theme following hottest year on record

Impact investor Wheb Asset Management has introduced a climate adaptation sub-theme, as global warming pushed temperatures to another record year in 2023.

Moody's: Sustainable bond issuance set to remain 'resilient' in 2024

Sustainable bond issuance in 2024 is expected to remain flat at around $950 billion with growth in green and sustainability bonds expected to offset weakness for social and sustainability-linked bonds, according to Moody's Investors Service.

Moody's: Sustainability-linked bonds face 'pivotal' 2024 as quality concerns persist

2024 could prove a "pivotal" year for sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) as they continue to demonstrate a sustainability quality gap compared with use-of-proceeds instruments, according to second-party opinion provider Moody's Investors Service.

New MAS chief will retain focus on sustainable finance

Chia Der Juin, the new managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, has committed to further strengthening its action on sustainable finance, and supporting the region's transition.

Bond round-up: AfDB, Austria, Mexico ... and more

ECB uncovers 'staggering' misalignment of bank lending with climate targets

'Staggering' misalignment of Eurozone bank lending portfolios with climate targets has been uncovered by the European Central Bank (ECB), as it warned of a pressing need to act amid rising litigation, financial and reputational risks.