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Business needs clarity on EU omnibus proposals, NGOs tell von der Leyen

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BlackRock bows to legal threats and departs net zero initiative

BlackRock has left the Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative, citing "legal inquiries from various public officials" in the US attacking its stated focus on climate finance.

EU banking regulator sets ESG transition plan, capital adequacy requirements

Eurozone banks have been set requirements for 'prudential transition plans', scenario analysis and internal capital adequacy tests under rules published by the European Banking Authority (EBA).

NZBA should be 'more ambitious' amid bank departures, says ShareAction

The Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) needs to 'set more ambitious standards' in response to the departure of major US banks in the past month, an NGO has claimed.

Blended finance vehicle backs Vietnamese solar business with $20m

Morgan Stanley follows Citi, BofA out of Net Zero Banking Alliance

US banks Morgan Stanley, Citi and Bank of America have all left the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), adding momentum to an exodus from sector-specific initiatives under the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ).

Côte d'Ivoire solar plant secures over €50m from backers

Will impact investing finally take centre-stage in 2025?

The prospects for impact investing look bright, driven by regulatory tailwinds and increasing pension fund allocations, writes Jennifer Forrest

'Ground-breaking' UK carbon capture and storage project secures £8bn financing

Two major 'net zero' projects linked to a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in the North Sea have secured a combined £8 billion ($10 billion) in project financing from around 20 banks, including Standard Chartered, BBVA and ING.