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ISO standard to 'strengthen accountability' for financial institution transition plans

A first-of-its-kind global standard for financial institutions' transition plans has been launched. Its creators claim it will "strengthen trust, consistency and accountability across the global financial system".

Iran conflict means more coal - but also ramping up of electrification, says Lord Turner

While the disruption of energy markets caused by the Iran conflict could result in a temporary return to coal in Asia, it could also ramp up the pace of renewables and electrification, according to the Energy Transitions Commission's Lord Adair Turner.

SFDR draft would see hundreds of coal firms in transition funds, NGO claims

A proposal by EU member states to water down criteria to exclude fossil fuel companies under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) could see hundreds of coal firms qualify for 'transition' funds, an NGO claimed.

SBTi shifts strategy, from target setting to implementation

The Science-based Targets initiative (SBTi) is planning to move away from helping companies set targets - to helping them implement them, its 2026-2030 strategy document has revealed.

Gresham House agrees purchase of 480MW battery project

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has agreed to purchase a 480MW battery project for an undisclosed amount, which, when built, will be almost five times the size of the fund's largest operational project.

Eesti Energia to issue €300m senior green bond

Estonian state-owned energy company Eesti Energia has mandated Goldman Sachs Bank Europe and LHV Pank for an upcoming €300 million ($350 million) green bond.

General Atlantic climate-focused fund backs grid simulation software

Ireland readies €2bn tap of green bond amid sovereign rebound

The Republic of Ireland has hired six banks to manage a €2 billion ($2.4 billion) tap of its green bond due to mature in 2043, as sovereign sustainable bond issuance volumes record a slight rebound in 2026.

EAAIF backs Egypt's first SAF plant with $40mn loan

Sparebanken Norge to launch debut €500m green bond