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Political rifts foil EU taxonomy definition of ‘brown’ activities

An effort to define criteria for economic activities with a negative environmental impact within the EU’s sustainability taxonomy has been thwarted by political divisions in the European Parliament.

EU agrees sustainable investment disclosure rules

Agreement on a set of rules designed to increase harmonisation of sustainability-related investment disclosures has been reached by the EU Parliament and Council.

Draft EU green bond standard published

Proposals for an EU green bond standard (EU GBS) have been published, which endorse regulating second opinion providers and requiring post-issuance impact reporting.

EU carbon market update, 4 March 2019

Last week witnessed a huge bounce for carbon, as EU allowances (EUAs) closed the week up nearly 18%.

Investors challenge ESMA’s definition of sustainability risks

BlackRock, Aviva and BNP Paribas Asset Management have each presented varying definitions of sustainability risks, in response to a consultation on how the EU should regulate investment fund managers.

EU Weekly Carbon market update, 19 February 2019

The bears are out in force and a further fall in the EUA price is likely, says Louis Redshaw.

EU Weekly Carbon Update, 11 February

Green bond comment, February: Europe shows the way

European issuers, investors and regulators are in the driving seat as the green bond market prepares for further growth, says Graham Cooper.

2019 will be 'crucial' for sustainable finance, says Dombrovskis

Multiple initiatives planned for 2019 make it "a crucial year for sustainable finance in Europe", said Valdis Dombrovskis, vice-president for financial services at the European Commission.

EU Carbon market update, 5 February 2019

Further falls for EU Allowance prices look likely, despite lower auction volumes, unless generation spreads improve or gas prices stop dropping, says Louis Redshaw.