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'Others will follow' innovative Heathrow Scope 3 sustainability-linked bond

A banker involved in the ground-breaking Heathrow Airport sustainability-linked bond (SLB) predicted that other high-emitting sectors will follow its lead on Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets.

Chinese onshore green bond quality 'improving'

An increasing number of Chinese onshore green bonds are allocating all of their proceeds to green activities, with consolidation of the regulatory environment in the country expected to drive further progress.

'Does more engagement really lead to better outcomes?', asks UBS

Investors should place greater emphasis on linking outcomes from their company engagement with the financial performance of their investments, UBS said, as it warned that "more activity does not necessarily lead to greater effectiveness in achieving objectives".

Video: Edison Energy discusses its ESG reporting strategy

Investors "shifting towards biodiversity opportunities" in Australasia

Investors in Australasia are shifting away from merely managing biodiversity risk towards looking for investment opportunities, the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) told Environmental Finance.

Inflation Reduction Act 'expands Columbia Threadneedle's investable universe'

The US's $369 billion Inflation Reduction Act will create new investment opportunities that contribute to sustainability goals, said Columbia Threadneedle Investments.

Manulife: Green bonds 'imperilled' by net zero target setting

Canadian insurer and asset manager Manulife is concerned that the "blunt tool" of assessing alignment with net-zero targets for investment portfolio construction could "imperil" the future success of the green bond market.

EU Platform calls for two types of sustainable investment in SFDR

The Platform on Sustainable Finance has called for the creation of two types of sustainable investment under the EU's sustainable finance package of regulations, including the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).

'Samurai' sustainable bond growth trend expected to continue

The rapid growth in Japanese yen-denominated 'Samurai' sustainable bonds from foreign issuers is expected to continue, but Sustainable Fitch worries about the rise in private placements in the market.

'Turning point' for green bond impact reporting standards

Impact reporting by green bond funds saw a transformational rise in standards over the past year, a report has found.