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CFOs 'surprisingly committed' to hiking sustainable bond issuance, says PwC

Private sector chief financial officers (CFOs) are "surprisingly committed" to increasing their issuance of green, social and sustainability (GSS) bonds...

Bond market 'sceptical that EU social taxonomy will see light of day'

There is widespread scepticism among bond issuers and investors that the EU social taxonomy will ever come to fruition amid the challenge of finalising even the green taxonomy, according to PriceWaterhousecoopers (PwC).

T. Rowe Price joins Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative

50% of European bonds could be sustainable by 2026

Half of all bonds issued in Europe could be labelled green, social or sustainability (GSS) bonds by 2026, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Timely investment can accelerate vast potential of hydrogen sector

Game-changing technology offers unique opportunity to address difficult-to-decarbonise sectors, writes Rajat Maheshwari

Climate policy since COP26 'confirming 1.8֯ C trajectory'

Climate policy developments since November's UN climate conference "reflect slight positives in global climate ambition," according to an analysis.

PRI: EU regulation 'inconsistent' with investing for impact

The PRI published a series of policy recommendations in a report that builds on the findings of the Legal Framework for Impact.

UN group creates ESG risks guide for life and health insurers

Life and health insurers should consider how environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks affect their underwriting portfolios...

Investor, corporate action essential after IPCC 'now or never' climate warning

Urgent action is needed from investors and corporates to recognise climate risks and deliver on net-zero transition plans, as scientists warn it is "now or never" for achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.

'Vital' ESG credit harmonisation project launched

Two credit industry associations are joining with the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) to develop a "vital" environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting template for the credit market, expected to be published in the spring.