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MSCI acquires carbon consultancy Trove Research

MSCI has acquired Trove Research, which specialises in the voluntary carbon market.

Robeco offers carbon offsets for climate funds

Robeco has offered its clients an opportunity to offset the emissions of three of its climate-focused investment funds.

Mirova exploring the production of biodiversity credits

A sustainable land use-focused fund is testing projects with the potential to generate biodiversity credits, Environmental Finance has learned.

Bond round-up: Rivian Automotive, Valeo, North Macedonia and more

CA-CIB publishes 'five steps' to green banking transition

Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank (CA-CIB) has published the 'five steps' to greening banking operations based on its own experience, in a report from an International Finance Corporation (IFC)-led bank alliance.

ICMA: 'Clearly declining trend' to SLB 'greenwashing' controversies

The number of 'greenwashing' controversies related to sustainability-linked bond (SLB) issuances has fallen significantly since the start of 2023, according to research by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA).

Biodiversity credits face 'credibility challenges', warns Sustainable Fitch

Biodiversity credits are likely to face similar "credibility challenges" to carbon credits, Sustainable Fitch has warned.

ESG Book: Financial benefit of California climate disclosure bills outweigh costs

The landmark Californian corporate climate disclosure bills are as much about demonstrating "fiscal prudence and strategic investment" to investors as it is about climate action, according to ESG Book.

Reporting burdens hindering biodiversity SLBs, says Sustainable Fitch

Despite "considerable" growth in biodiversity-related green bonds, the market for related sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) is being hindered by reporting burdens, Sustainable Fitch has said.

Carbon credits endorsed in 'gold standard' transition plans

Carbon market participants welcomed the potential inclusion of carbon credits as part of a guidance on 'gold standard' transition plans.