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COP29 to focus on finance - but Trump could poop on the party

Will the climate conference in the petrostate keep 1.5°C alive, or be a forum for oil and gas deals, asks Peter Cripps

Polluting firms accelerated fossil fuel investment after Paris Agreement, study says

First 'transition credits' planned to shut down coal station in Philippines

A ground-breaking deal plans to use 'transition credits' to help fund the early retirement of a coal-fired power plant in the Philippines and replace it with a solar and battery plant.

Putting transition plans to the test: Sustainable Fitch

Investors face a tough task scrutinising corporate transition plans - but an increasing number of tools promise to help. In the third article in a series, Michael Hurley examines Fitch's Transition Assessment

TPI exploring how to combine its analysis with ASCOR data as it expands coverage

The Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) is exploring how to combine its analysis of corporate climate transition risk with a similar assessment of countries conducted under the Assessing sovereign climate-related opportunities and risks (ASCOR) initiative.

Putting transition plans to the test: Transition Pathway Initiative and ASCOR

Investors face a tough task scrutinising corporate transition plans - but an increasing number of tools promise to help. In the second article in a series, Michael Hurley examines the TPI tool and ASCOR

US natural gas risks downgraded, as Fitch updates transition scores

Fitch Ratings has updated its Climate Vulnerability Signals (Climate.VS) with changes for the nuclear, natural gas power and meat sectors among others.

Glencore should commit to phase out newly acquired coal assets, Ninety One says

Mining giant Glencore should commit to phasing out coal mines it has acquired in its purchase of Elk Valley Resources, asset manager Ninety One has said.

Pension fund calls on Brunel to divest Shell holdings

Lending support in the transition

ING wants other banks to use its approach to judging companies' transition plans. Robert Spruijt explains why to Michael Hurley