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ISSB targets adoption of global baseline standards 'as soon as they are finalised'

The IFRS Foundation hopes that the sustainability reporting guidelines being developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will be adopted as a global baseline "as soon as" they are finalised.

IOSCO urges ISSB to deliver for emerging markets

IOSCO has urged the ISSB to ensure its global reporting baseline is fit for use in emerging markets.

EM financial institution green bond impact reporting study published

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Environmental Finance have published a report that provides a detailed snapshot of trends in emerging market (EM) financial institution green bond impact reporting.

MAS to launch data registry next year

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced its ESG data registry will launch next year.

Green bond issuance crosses $2trn milestone

More than $2 trillion has been raised through green bonds since the first instrument was issued 15 years ago, as the oldest sustainable bond market crossed a key landmark.

BlueOrchard to launch new impact fund

BlueOrchard is planning to launch a new impact fund with a focus female entrepreneurs and indigenous populations.

EU needs to mirror US stimulus package 'to protect sustainable industries'

The EU will need to create a stimulus package similar to that agreed in the US to keep its sustainable and renewables industries competitive, an investor has said.

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Nature scenarios without climate would be 'a disaster'

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures' (TNFD) forthcoming nature scenarios must integrate climate considerations, or risk creating "a disaster", the head of NGO NatureFinance has said.

Schroders warns of 'profound' financial biodiversity impact

Biodiversity impacts will radically transform entire industries if policy fails to adequately take them into account, an executive at Schroders has said.