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COP26 round-up, 4 November: The end of coal 'in sight' following historic pledges

23 countries made commitments to phase out coal power, including five of the world's top 20 coal power-using countries.

WGBC launches sustainability report

HSBC launches green loan programme for smaller businesses in Singapore

The Singapore arm of FTSE 100-listed banking giant HSBC has launched green loan programme for smaller businesses in the city state.

Commercial property fund commits to net-zero carbon by 2030

A commercial property fund managed by Janus Henderson has committed to achieving net-zero operational carbon emissions by 2030, in line with new targets set by the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC).

Nuveen charts course for zero carbon real estate portfolio

US asset manager Nuveen is developing a 'route map' to show how to make its real estate equity portfolio net zero-carbon by 2050.

Green mortgage pilot scheme receives backing of major banks

A pilot green mortgage scheme, backed by major European banks, aims to boost the growth of energy efficient buildings in Europe by establishing a standardised European framework and data gathering process.

European energy efficient mortgage trial to sign up additional banks

The Energy efficient Mortgages Action Plan (EeMAP) is to recruit additional banks to its trial aiming to develop a standardised mortgage product for use across Europe.

Showing leadership in the Canadian dollar green bond market

Ontario is committed to developing the Canadian dollar green bond market, while also enhancing impact reporting, project selection and transparency. Michael Manning explains

University of Virginia launches $92m green bond

The University of Virginia is set to become the latest university to tap the green bond market after it announced plans to issue a $92.4 million 'refunding' green bond.

Indiana University plans $56.3m green bond

Indiana University plans to become the latest educational body to tap the green bond market, after announcing a $56.3 million issue.