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WFE highlights lack of consensus on ESG standards across exchanges

Stock exchanges have flagged the array of different environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting standards as a hindrance to their sustainability efforts.

UK finance sector gets new advice on climate-related risks

Covid-19 poses 'most severe test yet for carbon markets' - IETA

The Covid-19 pandemic "represents the most severe test of the world's carbon markets to date, going far beyond the scope of the 2008 global financial crisis," said Dirk Forrister, president and CEO of the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA).

WCI Carbon Market Update, 8 June 2020

The WCI carbon market is currently lacking drivers to push California Carbon Allowances further above their floor price, says Nicolas Girod*.

'First-of-its-kind' sustainable SPAC raises $300m

A $300 million initial public offering this month could spark further sustainability-themed Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), according to a Citigroup head.

EU carbon market update: 5 May 2020

Last week's increase in the power generation spreads could provide support for EUAs in the coming week, but further downside looks more likely than upside, says Tom Lord *`

WCI Carbon Market Update, 20 April 2020

California Carbon Allowance prices are likely to remain close to their current levels in the short term, in the absence of further selling by the financial sector, says Nicolas Girod*.

WCI Carbon Market Update, 14 April 2020

Selling pressure from financial sector participants in the WCI market appears to be slowing, says Nicolas Girod*.

UK government hearing expresses doubt over carbon credits resolution

Carbon market experts were gloomy about the prospects of resolving challenges to building a global market for offsets at the next UN climate talks.

S&P launches index linked to EU carbon allowances

S&P Dow Jones has launched an index that it says will provide investors with an investment performance benchmark for European carbon emission allowances.