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Quantitative tightening hampers ECB carbon tilting efforts

The European Central Bank (ECB) said its shift from quantitative easing to tightening has brought an end to its efforts to apply a climate tilt to its corporate bond portfolio.

ISSB 'profiles' degree of alignment of national standards with its own

About 80% of jurisdictions that have said they will use the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards plan "full adoption", according to analysis the board said illustrates "the high degree of alignment" with its work.

Philippine bank upsizes sustainability bond by eight times amid 'enthusiastic' demand

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has raised PHP40 billion ($715 million) from its debut sustainability bond...

UPP targets private markets to help hit climate goals

University Pension Plan Ontario (UPP) has ramped up its private markets exposure within its climate solutions portfolio.

Barclays Climate Ventures 'to accelerate' climate tech investment

Barclays Climate Ventures says it remains on track to deploy £500 million ($675 million) to climate tech companies by the end of 2027, after committing just £203 million since launching in 2020.

Cadlas launches climate resilience guide for investor stewardship

Cadlas has published a 'sourcebook' for investors to integrate climate resilience into their stewardship activities.

Investors welcome High Seas Treaty progress

As a treaty to protect international waters moves towards ratification at the UN, investors have told Environmental Finance that this will provide clarity and momentum in the nascent marine investment theme.

Sustainable debt round-up: Italy, EU, Madrid ... and more

EuGB issuance picks up pace with Covivio, Norsk Hydro debuts

Two ground-breaking European Green Bond (EuGB) issues highlight the momentum building behind the 'gold standard' sustainable bond label in the last few weeks.

Japan's transition bonds: 'The reception has improved dramatically'

Investors welcomed assurances that Japan's transition bonds promote energy security and competitiveness, the country says as it readies more deals. Michael Hurley reports