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Standard Chartered joins ocean finance initiative

'Race to Belém' launched to scale rainforest finance

An initiative to scale private investment into protection of the Brazilian rainforest has been launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos, with a commitment of up to $100 million by nature investor Silvania.

Plastic pollution and AI energy use among ISS ESG key themes for 2025

Plastic pollution, better understanding of natural systems, the energy challenge of artificial intelligence (AI), human rights and ESG accountability are likely to be key focus areas for investors in 2025, according to ISS ESG.

Von der Leyen promises 'far-reaching simplification' of sustainable finance rules

The European Commission will present "far-reaching simplification of our sustainable finance and due diligence rules" next month alongside a plan to promote invest in clean technologies, its president Ursula von der Leyen said.

'Transition loan label needs stricter covenants to add value'

A potential transition loan label needs to be "more constraining for borrowers" around sustainable delivery and performance to really add value to the existing labelled loan market, according to a major private debt investment manager.

Trump, Part Two: Brace for a bonfire of climate policy

Exiting the Paris Agreement is the first sign of wide-scale cuts to policies related to preserving the environment, Michael Hurley writes

Comment: Why isn't blended finance working?

There is a long way to go to plug the funding gap for the Sustainable Development Goals, writes Peter Cripps

CIP to construct BECCS project with Vestforbrænding

Mid-caps are sweet spot for sustainable infra, says Glentra

A combination of factors including inflation and technological advances is leading 'sustainable infrastructure' investor Glentra to seek opportunities among medium-sized companies contributing to decarbonisation of heating.

Verra to require additional assurance for CORSIA

Verra has issued guidance for credits to be considered eligible under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) pilot and first phases, including additional requirements to prevent double-claiming.