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'Sustainable' issuances could grow to be 15% of sukuk market, says Fitch

Sustainable sukuk are expected to represent 5% of the total sukuk market within five years - and could reach 15% over the "medium term", according to Fitch Ratings.

A whole-economy approach to net-zero

We need to talk about the sectors beyond energy and natural resources facing sizeable transition risks, argues David McNeil

Investors face 'growing political backlash' to ESG

Some large investors are having to consider hostile political responses to ESG when taking environmental action, an executive at Sustainable Fitch has said.

No oil and gas company has credible transition strategy

No oil and gas company has laid out a clear path away from fossil fuel production, said Sustainable Fitch.

ESG litigation risk rising - part two

The second part of this feature on ESG litigation focuses on the risks facing companies. Thomas Cox reports

ESG litigation risk rising

A flood of ESG litigation involving companies and investors is predicted, writes Thomas Cox

Social issues set to gain prominence in credit ratings - Fitch

Social issues are only 'minimally' relevant to credit ratings but are set to become more important as society demands more on sustainability and fair treatment, according to credit ratings agency Fitch.

Environmental issues likely to become a key credit rating driver

The impact of environmental issues on corporate credit ratings is limited but is likely to become a key rating driver in the next five years.

Social taxonomy's use for bonds 'limited'

The EU Platform's proposed taxonomy of social activities may have only limited use for social bond issuers, according to a panel of market practitioners.

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