26 May 2023

NZIA exodus continues as Allianz, Axa and Scor depart

Analysis

29 May 2023

Paris-aligned benchmarks boom but are they helping the transition? Part one

Asset owners are placing money in Paris-aligned benchmarks at a quickening rate but questioned whether they facilitate the transition. Michael Hurley reports
25 May 2023

Why proxy advisors must offer investors advice aligned to net zero

Investors are calling for a speciality net-zero policy from proxy advisors, in addition to further incorporation of climate into their standard policies, writes Edward Mason
22 May 2023

Profile: Martin Berg of Climate Asset Management

The new CEO of Climate Asset Management, Martin Berg, tells Thomas Cox about the challenge of scaling natural capital.
19 May 2023

Sustainable bond impact reports 'still lack comparability'

Bond issuers 'should do more' to align with impact reporting frameworks, an Environmental Finance webinar heard. Ahren Lester reports
19 May 2023

LeapFrog: reaching emerging markets

There is correlation between impact and returns, according to LeapFrog Investments. Peter Cripps reports

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Awards

Sustainable Company Awards 2023

The Environmental Finance Sustainable Company Awards seek to shine a light on those companies that are actively driving change in their approach to responsibility and sustainability, from plastic reduction, R&D, the circular transition, to wider business transformation.

Market Insights

The potential and integrity imperative of algorithmic data solutions for net-zero

Recent advances in Earth Observation science have unlocked new solutions that bring unprecedented transparency and quality to natural capital accounting. Algorithmic in nature, they support the transition to net-zero with more speed, scale and integrity.

CDL first in Southest Asia to apply two-pillar ESG disclosure framework in its integrated sustainability report

CDL's 16th Integrated Sustainability Report applies a two-pillar reporting framework that harmonises nine key ESG reporting standards and 14 UN SDGs, supporting the harmonisation of the global sustainability reporting landscape.
Most Read
  1. Loan round-up: NEOM, Citi and Scotiabank
  2. SBTN launches corporate science-based targets for freshwater and land
  3. 'Just transition' guidance issued to harness trillions in investment
  4. Impact investors seek contribution, not 'additionality'
  5. Sustainable bond market risks fragmentation amid 'regulatory overload'
  6. Common-ground taxonomy to be expanded
  7. Sumitomo Mitsui to begin voting against boards on ESG issues
  8. Phoenix unveils net-zero transition plan
  9. EU database for sustainability information to cover green bonds
  10. China legacy green bond 'common ground taxonomy' relabelling due soon

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25 September 2023, 2:00 PM BST

Natural Capital Investment Americas 2023
27 September 2023, 1:30 PM BST

ESG in Fixed Income Americas 2023
16 October 2023, 8:45 AM BST

The Future of ESG Data EMEA 2023

Webinar

13 July 2023, 3:00 PM BST

Sustainable Debt Roundup Q2 2023

Join us on Thursday 13th July for insights on the rapidly growing green bond market and a summary of the market in quarter two of 2023.

Report

Natural capital investments in labelled sustainable bonds

Environmental Finance Data tracks the increased activity through sustainable bonds with the with use of proceeds

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The Future of ESG Data America 2023

The first edition of the Future of ESG Data America took place in Washington, United States on 24 April 2023

EF Data

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Sustainability-linked bond KPI's in 2023

The chart depicts sustainability-linked bond KPIs in 2023 so far. There has been a total of 51 sustainability- linked bonds issued this year from 26 different countries. Their total value amounts to $27.3bn. Issuers have used 20 different KPIs for their issuances. The most used KPI is ‘Absolute carbon/GHG emissions – Scope 1’ with 27 instances. Followed by ‘Absolute carbon/GHG emissions – Scope 2’ with 22 cases while ‘Absolute carbon/GHG emissions – Scope 3’ and ‘Carbon/GHG emissions intensity – Scope 1’ was used as a KPI 9 times each. In 2023, Enel was the first issuer to introduce a KPI that is linked to the EU taxonomy.

For comprehensive data on all green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds and loans, please visit EF Data. For more information, a demo or a free trial please contact scott.davis@fieldgibsonmedia.com

Asia Pacific

  • China legacy green bond 'common ground taxonomy' relabelling due soon

  • Sumitomo Mitsui to begin voting against boards on ESG issues

  • Common-ground taxonomy to be expanded

  • Just Energy Transition Partnerships 'ready for investment'

  • Engage countries on economic freedoms to bring ESG benefits, says MSIM

    • Renewables

  • BlackRock invests in Filipino renewables developer

  • Actis launches $500m Japanese renewables business

  • DBS grants $297m loan for renewable energy

  • Standard Chartered sets absolute oil and gas emissions reductions target

  • Circular economy 'most exciting' climate investment area, says M&G

    • Debt

  • Paris-aligned benchmarks boom but are they helping the transition? Part one

  • EU climate benchmark funds hit €58bn in assets

  • Loan round-up: NEOM, Citi and Scotiabank

  • Sustainable bond market risks fragmentation amid 'regulatory overload'

  • Bond round-up: LyondellBasell, Italian finance spotlight, Austria, and more...

    • Carbon

  • Pollination: 'Massive' climate potential in smallholder farmers

  • Profile: Martin Berg of Climate Asset Management

  • Schroders launches carbon-offset tranche of climate fund

  • People moves, 21 April: Standard Chartered, VCMI, Lloyds ... and more

  • Carbon markets waiting on details before using Integrity Council principles, says IETA