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Wave of change: The state of play on blue bonds

They are currently a niche within the sustainable bond market, but could blue bonds play a key role in turning the tide on water-themed investments, asks Genevieve Redgrave

"Concerted effort" needed to move away from plastic, says Iceberg Data Lab

A "concerted effort" by the financial sector is needed to halt the impact of plastic on the environment and its role as a driver of deforestation, Iceberg Data Lab has said.

IFC and T.Rowe Price pledge $150m to blue bond strategy

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and T.Rowe Price have revealed they will each invest $75 million in their blue bond strategy.

Electric vehicles: bringing charging infrastructure up to speed

EV charging units generate a potential income stream, making them prime assets for new financing models, writes Toby Horne

Iceberg Data Lab raises $10m

SEC climate rule faces new legal challenge

Two fracking companies have brought a new legal challenge against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s climate rule.

Australia debut green bond expected from mid-May

Australia will issue its debut 10-year sovereign green bond between mid-May and the end of June, it emerged, as the sovereign announced it will launch investor roadshows from April.

Bond round-up: Constellation, Iceland, CapitaLand ... and more

Natural Capital Investment EMEA conference round-up

The strong turnout at the conference demonstrated intense interest in the topic, and discussions focused on how to encourage capital to flow, says Genevieve Redgrave

Concept of avoided emissions gains ground in Asia-Pacific

Corporates and financial institutions in the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly calculating the 'avoided emissions' associated with their products and services, a webinar hosted by Environmental Finance heard.