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Palladium: 'Worrisome' subsidy challenge to natural capital

UK agricultural subsidies present a challenge for financing natural capital projects in the UK, an executive at management consultancy Palladium Group has said.

FSA: NGFS climate scenarios should improve data use

A key issue "hindering" the expansion of the NGFS climate models is their reliance on some global datasets that are not necessarily applicable to Japanese institutions...

Sovereign sustainability-linked debt initiative launched

A World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB)-backed initiative to "catalyse" sovereign sustainability-linked debt issuance has been launched to provide technical support to increase the volume, quality and impact of such issuances.

25% of Article 9 funds 'risk losing status'

More than a quarter of EU funds claiming to be 'Article 9' compliant under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) risk losing this status, according to a report from FE fundinfo.

2022 IMPACT Awards open for entries

The 2022 IMPACT Awards are open to entries

Morningstar: 'Hidden risks' of sustainable companies

Research provider Morningstar has flagged the "hidden" environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks posed by companies judged to be 'aligned' with positive impact goals.

US Fed planning climate scenario analysis for 2023

The US Federal Reserve plans to launch a pilot scenario analysis exercise next year, to assess the long-term, climate-related financial risks facing the largest US banks.

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HESTA: Divestment remains last resort for four climate 'watchlist' firms

HESTA said divestment on climate grounds from four energy firms it has warned of intensified engagement is its option of last resort - but remains possible if their response to engagement is "insufficient".

Carney leads sustainable finance tributes to Queen Elizabeth II

The sustainable finance community has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, after her death at the age of 96 ushered in the rein of outspoken environmentalist King Charles III.