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Credit quality to be hit by 'locked in' emissions

Emissions which are already 'locked in' will have growing negative implications for credit across several sectors and issuers, says Moody's Investors Service

IOSCO welcomes work on global sustainability assurance standards

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has welcomed work to develop globally applicable standards for the assurance of sustainability-related information.

Cost-of-living crisis spurs living wage engagement, says Hermes

The global cost-of-living crisis has spurred engagement with companies on the living wage by investment manager Federated Hermes, an executive at the firm's stewardship provider has said

Loan round-up: Telia, Tages, Aena, Opal HealthCare, PACT ... and more

C&I rooftop solar investment 'boosted by energy crisis'

The energy crisis has seen demand for commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar soar "off the charts", according to one investment trust specialising in the sector.

IIGCC explores potential investor 'climate resilience commitment'

The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has launched a consultation on a 'climate resilience' framework for institutional investors to help them better manage physical climate risk in portfolios.

NGOs resign from 'politicised' EU Platform on sustainable finance

Several members of the EU's Platform on sustainable finance have filed a notice of their resignation following the furore around the inclusion of nuclear in the taxonomy of sustainable activities.

Bond round-up: IDA, AfDB, FS Italiane, Enel, CDP, Belgium, Union Pacific ... and more

Asset owners need climate clarity on emerging markets, says Lazard

A set of expectations of emerging market companies on their approach to decarbonisation is likely to hold lessons for investors globally, according to a senior executive at Lazard Asset Management.

Social issues among 'most material' ESG risks for alternative proteins

Factors ranging from climate to the 'just transition' were among the most material environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks to the alternative proteins industry...