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China carbon market makes 'smooth start,' but must be more robust

The China emissions trading system (ETS) made a "smooth start" in its first compliance period, but enhancements are needed to make it "more robust" in the future.

'Dramatic' 100-fold green finance growth over last decade

The global green finance market has grown 100-fold to more than $540 billion over the last decade, according to a 'first-of-its-kind' study.

Hong Kong authorities envision 'gateway' to China's voluntary carbon market

Hong Kong's regional financial hub could be extended to make it a 'gateway' for international investors to access mainland China's voluntary carbon market.

F4B launches taskforce for 'nature markets'

Finance for Biodiversity (F4B) has launched a taskforce to try to ensure emerging "nature markets" contribute to climate goals.

ISSB publishes 'landmark' draft sustainability disclosures

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has published proposals that aim to provide the financial markets with a global baseline of sustainability disclosures when finalised.

EU Platform reveals remaining environmental taxonomy criteria

Criteria to extend the EU's taxonomy beyond climate have been published by an expert group - but the document also reveals delays to some aspects deemed too challenging to define.

Loan round-up: Gildan, Endeavour Energy, Green Plains, Katitas ... and more

2022 Environmental Finance Bond Awards winners revealed

The winners have been announced for the 2022 Environmental Finance Bond Awards, which celebrate the leading green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bond and loan deals in 2021 and recognise significant market participants.

Bond round-up: Canada, Carrefour, BNG Bank, AIB, Kojamo ... and more

CA100+: 'Alarming' lack of medium-term targets set for AGM challenge

Much more action is needed for companies to align with a scenario in which global temperature rise is kept to 1.5°C, Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) has said.