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'Don't assume emerging markets are behind' on biodiversity, says Redwheel
07 March 2024Investors shouldn't presume emerging markets are behind on protecting biodiversity, Redwheel has said, arguing that these markets also offer investors an opportunity for bigger positive impact.
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SEC adopts watered down climate rule in landmark moment
06 March 2024The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a landmark rule on climate-related disclosures, although it watered down elements of it, including no longer requiring disclosures on Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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ESG ratings to be regulated by UK Government
06 March 2024Environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings providers will be regulated by the UK Government, to "improve clarity and trust".
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Belgium pitches pared-back CSDDD in bid to secure EU countries' approval
06 March 2024Belgium has pitched a pared-back version of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in a last-ditch bid to gain approval of other EU countries.
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Bond round-up: Mazda, Raizen, Emirate of Sharjah ... and more
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UK needs to give clarity on its CBAM strategy, EcoAct says
06 March 2024The UK risks falling further behind international peers if it does not provide details of how its proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will work in tandem, it has been warned.
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Biodiversity and climate targeted in ABP's €30bn impact investment pledge
06 March 2024Dutch pension fund ABP has identified climate and biodiversity solutions as key themes of a €30 billion impact investment drive.
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Australian disclosure standards' divergence from ISSB risks fragmentation, NBIM says
05 March 2024The divergence of proposed Australian climate disclosure standards from International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards risks undermining comparability of sustainability reports, according to Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM).
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Climate Fund Managers to manage $1.3bn African blended finance energy fund
05 March 2024Climate Fund Managers is to manage a blended finance fund focused on Southern African energy transmission infrastructure, which hopes to raise $1.3 billion.
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Netherlands central bank first to carry out LEAP assessment
05 March 2024De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the Netherlands central bank, has become the first central bank to carry out a LEAP (Locate, Evaluate, Assess and Prepare) assessment.