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BlackRock: AI is 'big help' for sustainable bond impact attribution

Early testing of artificial intelligence (AI) by BlackRock sustainable bond analysts has suggested that it is a significant help in correctly determining impact attribution to the use-of-proceeds of these bonds.

'Tide has definitely shifted on nuclear' in green finance

Attitudes towards the place of nuclear power in sustainable finance markets have "definitely shifted" in the last couple of years, an Environmental Finance event has heard - but their place in green bonds remains a "separation point" in the market.

Green bond reporting requirements are 'crazy'

The volume of green bond reporting requirements for participants is at "crazy" levels, according to panellists at the Environmental Finance's Sustainable Debt Americas 2024 conference held in New York this morning.

BlackRock: 'US IRA has not triggered green bond issuance - yet'

The significant investment in sustainable activities stimulated by the huge US clean technology stimulus programme has not boosted green bond issuance in the country yet, but BlackRock told an Environmental Finance event that this could change soon.

Sustainable Debt Americas 2024 conference round-up

Another hugely successful Environmental Finance event in New York highlights the progress that continuous innovation and improvement is providing sustainable debt markets - with plenty more to come. Ahren Lester reports

Investors must move beyond 'lip service' on biodiversity, says Nuveen

Investors must move beyond "lip service" and actually be willing to look at nature and biodiversity investment opportunities, Nuveen has told an Environmental Finance conference.

Dow Chemical could issue second green bond in the future

Dow Chemical has not ruled out issuing a second green bond in the future, although any decision will not be made until after the US election in November.

Sovereign SLBs challenging due to the nature of the issuer

Sovereigns across the world have embraced the sustainability-linked bond (SLB) instruments, with issuance increasingly being considered, but the nature of sovereigns creates some challenges for investors, the audience at Sustainable Debt Americas 2024 heard.

Emerging sustainable technologies face continued acceptability challenges

Emerging technologies face a host of challenges in becoming more accepted in the sustainable finance market, according to panel members at the Environmental Finance's Sustainable Debt Americas 2024 conference held in New York this morning.

CBI standard expansion to include assets and projects in development