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'Unprecedented': Woodside Energy climate plan rejected by investors

Australian oil and gas firm Woodside Energy had its climate transition plan rejected by a majority of shareholders at its annual general meeting (AGM), with investor groups arguing this record-breaking opposition showed its plans remained "insufficient".

AUD80trn investors back 'essential' Australian climate reporting bill

Investors urge Asian governments to develop policies for coal phaseout

Don't scupper 'unique opportunity' of CSDDD, investor groups urge EU countries

ASCOR to assess countries based on contribution to $100bn climate finance goal

A first-of-its-kind free tool to help bond investors assess countries' climate progress has been launched that will see investors rate sovereigns on factors including their contribution to the problem and the finance they commit to address it, following changes to its draft methodology.

Corporate transition finance framework 'common ground' project launched

The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) has published an initial mapping of transition finance frameworks as part of a collaborative project to "demystify" the topic for corporates amid a proliferation of frameworks.

Major investor groups identify what 'good' climate policy looks like

$150trn investor group presses for 'clear' Australian transition plan framework

A group of investors managing more than $150 trillion in combined assets has recommended that the Australian government develop a "clear" transition plan framework for companies, based on UK and EU progress in this area.

Investor Agenda adds deforestation to transition plan guidance

Ground-breaking PRI sovereign investor engagement initiative expands

More investors have been asked to join a ground-breaking collaborative fixed income investor engagement initiative for sovereign issuers coordinated by the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).