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TNFD proposes 'state of nature' LEAP updates

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has proposed updates to its Locate, Evaluate, Assess and Prepare (LEAP) process to better incorporate wider metric development.

Third UK green bond 'vindicates' global lead on nuclear inclusion

The strong orderbook for the £6.25 billion ($8.3 billion) third sovereign green bond from the UK "vindicates" its decision to take a global lead in integrating nuclear energy into its programme.

UK readies third sovereign green bond amid £12bn issuance update

The UK is planning to issue its third green bond this week as it looks to close its programme for the current financial year, with the sovereign announcing it planned to raise at least £12 billion ($16 billion) from green gilts in the upcoming year.

BTG Pactual TIG acquires Viginia timberland from Weyerhaeuser

BTG Pactual TIG secures $56m from Brazilian Development Bank

UK adds nuclear energy to sovereign green bond framework

Major green bond issuer, the UK government, has updated its framework for the first time since it launched the programme in 2021, with the sovereign adding nuclear energy to the list of eligible projects.

IKEA launches Brazilian project with BTG Pactual TIG

Inter IKEA Group will collaborate with BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (TIG) for a 4,000-hectare forestry project in Brazil as part of its €100 million ($115 million) commitment for removing and storing carbon.

SBTi labelled a 'red herring' for carbon removal market

The Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has been labelled as a 'red herring' for the voluntary carbon removal market, as the market is urged to rely less on standards and integrity bodies.

True launches pioneering Asian supplier-focused green finance programme

Thai telecommunications firm True has launched a programme to help its suppliers access green finance instruments, including green, blue and sustainability-linked loans.

Nest commits $750m to timberland