IFC reaches $281m first close on climate fund

Texas sues BlackRock, State Street and Vanguard over ESG strategy on coal

Texas' Attorney General has sued BlackRock, State Street Corporation, and Vanguard Group, alleging they were "conspiring to artificially constrict the market for coal through anticompetitive trade practices" relating to their ESG strategies.

Guarantco guarantees catfish bond

GuarantCo has provided a guarantee for green bonds issued by a Vietnamese catfish producer.

European Commission calls for 'pragmatic' application of CSRD

Asset owners need to start throwing their weight around, says UKSIF

Asset owners need to use their influence to encourage long-term climate action, the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) has said, calling for more "systemic stewardship".

Barclays begins stress-testing for nature

Barclays has begun piloting nature stress testing as part of a drive to better understand its environmental risks.