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Pentagreen commits $30m in first deal signing

Pentagreen Capital has penned its first deal, committing $30 million to Philippines-based renewable energy platform, Citicore Solar Energy Corporation.

Second emerging market 'real economy' sustainable bond report published

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Environmental Finance have published their second report on emerging market 'real economy' sustainable bond issuance trends.

HSBC and Keppel to collaborate on sustainable investments in Asia

US investors expect ISSB alignment, despite ESG backlash

Many investors in North America expect the market to align with the International Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) climate and sustainability standards, despite the growing ESG backlash in the US.

People moves, 7 July: PRI, HSBC, Standard Chartered ... and more

HSBC raises concerns over slow progress on COP27 loss and damage fund

Talks over the COP27 loss and damage fund have made slow progress and could miss its target of being up and running at the next COP, in Dubai.

IIGCC to step up pressure on banks to demonstrate action on net zero

A group representing investors with €65 trillion ($70 trillion) in assets under management has published a set of expectations for banks, as they push for more details on how banks will act on pledges to achieve net zero emissions.

GFANZ APAC launches consultation on managed coal phase out

The Asia Pacific chapter of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) has published guidance for financing the early retirement of coal-fired power plants.

HSBC launches AI-powered ESG Risk Improvers index

Natural Capital Investment 2023 conference roundup

Environmental Finance's Natural Capital Investment 2023 conference returned to being in person this year as over 300 professionals met to discuss how nature and biodiversity are being integrated...