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Taxonomies 'struggling to support the transition', webinar hears

Green taxonomies need to embed forward-looking, decarbonisation pathways to help catalyse the transition to a net-zero carbon economy, a webinar heard.

Winners of the Sustainable Company Awards 2024 revealed

The winners of the 2024 Environmental Finance Sustainable Company Awards have been unveiled, recognising best practice and innovation in corporate sustainability.

EM sustainability-linked finance should focus on 'super tangible' targets

Sustainability-linked bonds and loans should focus on "super tangible" targets for borrowers in emerging markets and embrace the "creativity" the instrument...

Using debt capital markets to address Africa's challenges

Sustainable development in Africa requires a new financing approach, says Arvana Singh

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: Nedbank, Publiacqua, Viedekke ... and more

Green bonds round-up: Wallonia; Adif; Nedbank; SFE; Crédit Agricole; Green OAT

Wallonia, the French speaking region of southern Belgium, has entered the green bond market with a dual-tranche issue that raised €1 billion ($1.2 billion).

Nedgroup considers green bond investments as part of ESG effort

South Africa's Nedgroup Investments is considering investing in green bonds, as part of its effort to make environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors a core part of its offering.

ESG index launched for emerging markets

A new index has been launched covering emerging market stocks with high environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings.

Abengoa consortium seals $660m project financing for South African solar project

A consortium led by Abengoa has secured $660 million in financing for a 100MW solar plant.

€625m financial close for Africa's largest wind farm

Africa's largest wind farm has reached a €625 million ($779 million) financial close.