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Voting opens for Environmental Finance's 22nd Annual Market Rankings

Voting has begun in Environmental Finance's Annual Market Rankings - the largest and most closely watched survey of the world's environmental markets, which is now in its 22nd year.

Short selling not a shortcut to net zero, says ISS ESG

Investors who short sell a stock in anticipation that a company's market valuation will drop in line with broader societal efforts to cut emissions have been warned they must clarify that such strategies do not necessarily translate directly into real-world emissions reductions.

Electric vehicle charging company to list via SPAC on Nasdaq

Electric vehicle charging company EO Charging is set to become a publicly listed company on US stock exchange Nasdaq through a combination with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

Initiative launches to build 'integrity' in voluntary carbon markets

An initiative supported by the organisers of COP26 and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry has launched to "improve the integrity of voluntary carbon markets" through measures including guiding companies on what constitutes a high-quality carbon credit.

Why inflation doesn't need to cost the earth

Easy gains of the past year may have ended - but a resource-efficient investment strategy should continue to gather excess returns, Robbie Parker writes

Aviva proposes radical climate reforms of international financial architecture

Proposals for a radical reform of the international financial architecture to encourage a 'smooth and just' energy transition have been addressed to G7 and G20 leaders.

News round-up: US climate targets, US Solar Fund, Columbia Threadneedle, FTSE Russell, and more

FTSE Russell launches climate index for government bond market

Papua New Guinea issues forestry carbon credits in first for sovereigns

Papua New Guinea is to become the first country to issue REDD+ forestry carbon credits.

News round-up: ESAs, BlackRock, Lyxor, Article 29, and more