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US lawmakers approve bill seeking to block SEC climate rule

IOSCO to study risks from new green financial products

EU should create 'sustainability-linked green bond' label, says IEEFA

The European Commission could consider rules for combining sustainability-linked bond (SLB) structures with its "breakthrough" impact disclosures under its green bond standard, as an initial step towards regulating SLBs, according to a think tank.

Sustainability reporting software provider Celsia acquired by ISS-Corporate

European Parliament approves 'world first' carbon removal certificate

The European Parliament has formally approved a certification framework for carbon removal projects, but carbon market participants have warned this does not go far enough.

No Scope 3 'loophole' in our rule - but qualitative info may be required, says SEC

Companies will not be required to give quantitative disclosures of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions outside their direct control under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s climate rule - but they may have to provide qualitative disclosures, it has said.

SEC likely to delay climate rule even in best-case scenario, law firm says

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is likely to delay implementing its climate disclosure rule even if it wins cases seeking to block its progress, a law firm has predicted.

SEC pauses climate rule in move that 'will embolden' anti-ESG activists

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has paused its climate disclosures rule amid legal opposition that threatens its implementation - in a move one commentator said will "likely only embolden the vehement anti-ESG activists".

Building a green premium in real estate

An updated EU regulation is set to raise the game for energy-efficient buildings, which could have big implications for real estate investors. Michael Hurley reports

A giant - and growing - onion

Eila Kreivi reflects on the learnings - and the tears - after decades of working in sustainable finance