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Third quarter sustainable bond issuance slumps on green bond lull

Sustainable bond issuance in the third quarter of 2023 sunk to levels not seen for three years, as green bonds struggled to cross the $100 billion quarterly total for the first time since 2020.

People Moves, 20 October: Charles Stanley, Barclays, Legal & General and more

Chile raises UF24m from landmark sustainability-linked bond

Chile has raised UF24 million ($925 million) from its first sovereign sustainability-linked bond (SLB) issued in the local non-circulating currency, with the inflation-linked deal more than three times oversubscribed and attracting international investors.

European Parliament rejects motion to block corporate reporting legislation

The European Parliament has voted against an attempt to block incoming corporate reporting legislation, giving the final stamp of approval for implementation next year.

Loan round-up: Uruguay, SMBC Aviation Capital, Avanse ... and more

'Scope 4' emissions 'key' to assessing real world transition impact

Calculating the 'Scope 4' avoided emissions is "very important" if you are trying demonstrate the real world impact of your operations and investments, and is especially important when assessing companies that provide climate solutions, an Environmental Finance event heard.

Japanese regulator readies guidance to spur impact investment in start-ups

From Michael Hurley in Tokyo

Green, social bonds 'perform better' than sustainability bonds

A sustainable fixed income investor prefers dedicated green and social bonds over sustainability bonds because they perform better in secondary markets.

More Just Transition strategies needed, says Climate Action 100+

The Future of ESG Data conference: Impact estimation models are 'a risky business'