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MSCI, Bloomberg among big-name signatories to Japan ESG data code of conduct

Major data providers MSCI and Bloomberg are among 17 signatories to a Japanese code of conduct for ESG data, the country's regulator has revealed.

ICE extends coverage of impact data to answer growing investor demand

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has extended its data coverage relating to the alignment of investments with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to 50,000 companies and 1.2 million securities, in partnership with Util.

ICE launches Washington carbon allowance futures

The US 'plays catch-up' on climate stress testing

A Federal Reserve-led climate scenario analysis exercise with US banks is underway, and implications for capital requirements are unclear, an Environmental Finance webinar heard. Michael Hurley reports

Impact bond issuance had 'buoyant' 2022, says ICE

Green, social and sustainability bond issuance fell 13% in 2022, to $771 billion - but the decline was modest compared to the drop in issuance in the broader bond market, according to the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE).

ICE launches 'nature-based' carbon credit futures contract

German green bond 'Greenium' widened in 2021

Persistent high demand for German sovereign green bonds last year widened the premium investors were prepared to pay for the green label,...

ICE: Record carbon allowance trading volume in 2021

ICE has reported a record-breaking 18 billion tonnes of carbon allowances were traded globally through its platforms in 2021, as it plans a raft of fresh environmental contract launches in 2022.

ICE to host tropical forest protection carbon credit auctions

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is to host auctions of carbon credits for Permian Global, which develops 'large-scale' tropical forest protection and restoration projects.

ICE to launch 'nature-based' carbon credit futures contract

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is set to launch its first 'nature-based solutions' carbon credit futures contract, in the latest sign of the growing investor interest in products that claim to have a positive impact on nature.