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De Cambourg backed for EFRAG sustainability reporting role

Patrick de Cambourg has received the support of the European Parliament's committee on legal affairs to become chair of EFRAG's Sustainability Reporting Board.

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ICMA says UK Taskforce definition of transition is 'too general'

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) has urged the UK Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) to be more specific on what indicators are needed within transition plans.

HASI hits back at 'deceptive' Muddy Waters report

Claims in a report by Muddy Waters Capital have been condemned bxy US renewables financer Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) as a "fallacious short attack".

FSB chair hints at end of TCFD with 'handover' to ISSB

The chair of the body that created the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) has hinted that the foundational disclosure initiative may be coming to an end.

FSB identifies global sustainability assurance standards among priorities

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has identified the development of globally applicable sustainability assurance standards among key areas of work to promote sustainable finance.

Systemiq Capital climate tech fund raises $70m

Systemiq Capital has raised $70 million in the first close of its climate technology-focused Fund II.

HASI stock plummets after Muddy Waters allegations

The market value of renewables financer Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) dropped by almost a fifth (19%) yesterday after Muddy Waters announced a short position in the firm.

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'Mean species abundance' data is flawed but vital, says Candriam

Candriam is pushing companies to collect standardised biodiversity data on 'mean species abundance', in order to cut through "unsubstantiated" claims of net positive biodiversity impact.