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Energy Capital Partners readies Biffa takeover

Climate-themed investment manager Energy Capital Partners (ECP) has prepared a takeover bid for UK waste management company Biffa which values the company at £1.36 billion ($1.7 billion).

L&G's chief executive defends climate free speech

Nigel Wilson supports right to air anti-climate change comments as HSBC's Stuart Kirk fallout continues

Macron and Bloomberg launch climate data transparency drive

An initiative has been launched to boost transparency on climate data, and allow companies to be "held accountable" for their net zero commitments.

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China eyes revamped offsets to help fund $140trn climate costs

The revamped China Certified Emission Reduction (CCER) scheme will play a major role in funding China's 2060 net zero goals, said a former governor of the People's Bank of China (PBoC).

Nature-related transition plans among guidance to finance ministers

Finance ministries could require financial institutions to publish 'nature transition alignment plans' and report on their progress, a report by the World Bank suggests.

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Pakistan's HBL bank debuts impact & sustainability report

HBL, the largest commercial bank in Pakistan, has launched its first ever Impact and Sustainability Report, highlighting its 'no new coal' policy, funding for women and cooperation with China to label its green lending.

US regulator requests input on climate risk work

Last chance to enter this year's ESG Data Guide

Time is running out for ESG data providers to submit their entries to this year's ESG Data Guide.