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Sustainable Debt EMEA returns to London next week

Environmental Finance's 14th annual Sustainable Debt EMEA conference returns to London on 23 April.

People moves, 6 March 2026: Odaro joins HSBC ... plus Nomura's latest hire

Upsized Shimizu bond a 'paradigm shift' for Japanese 'blue bond' market

The debut JPY20 billion ($126 million) deal from Japanese firm Shimizu is a significant evolution of 'blue' bonds ahead of what could be a "breakout year" for the sustainable water-focused sustainable bond label in Japan.

Nomura's Olszowka joins Natixis for APAC role

Nomura's head of sustainable finance EMEA, Jarek Olszowka, has joined Natixis as head of green & sustainable hub for the Asia-Pacific region.

Steel firm JFE pioneers 'transition' bond, loan guidance-aligned framework

Japanese steel firm JFE has updated its sustainable finance framework to align with the transition bond and loan guidance published by international trade associations since October.

Japan views transition bond label as boon for its GX strategy

By Michael Hurley in Tokyo

Japan's Nagoya plans 'first' ICMA-aligned 'nature bond'

The City of Nagoya is planning to raise JPY5 billion ($34 million) from a green bond which could be the first to use the 'nature bond' sub-label approved by an influential trade association.

No transition without 'just transition', says Nomura's Mortimer

A 'just transition' is essential to achieving the Paris Agreement's climate goals, Nomura International's Jason Mortimer told attendees at Environmental Finance's Sustainable Debt Asia 2025.

Corporates could become big issuers of 'adaptation' debt, APAC conference hears

From Rob Langston in Singapore

No need for transition label yet, say investors

There is currently no need for a transition label for sustainable bonds, but standardisation may be needed later down the line, investors told an Environmental Finance conference.