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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.

General Atlantic climate-focused fund backs grid simulation software

Sparebanken Norge to launch debut €500m green bond

Helena Water signs first Australian 'blue loan'

Australian water utility consortium Helena Water has secured an AUD170.5 million ($122 million) 'blue loan', believed to be the first Australian loan to use the sustainable water-focused sustainable loan label.

Ashmore Group wins scoping grant for $500m private debt strategy

NBIM sides with BP over rejection of climate proposal

Require ESG raters to explain changes to existing ratings, NBIM tells FCA

Getting nature reporting metrics 'right' is important but unlikely to drive investment

Work on nature reporting standards may help investors better align their portfolios, but is unlikely to drive capital flows on its own, attendees at an Environmental Finance conference heard.

NBIM calls for improvements on nature target setting

Companies are struggling on nature target-setting and transition data, making it difficult for investors to make informed investment decisions, attendees at the Natural Capital Investment EMEA conference heard.