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'EuGB' market struggles with Commission flip-flops

Issuance of the ground-breaking regulated green bond label has been strong, but Commission interventions are hindering issuer uptake. Ahren Lester reports

Pension fund 'puzzled' by failure of Maersk sustainability proposals

The failure of two sustainability-related shareholder proposals at shipping giant Maersk's AGM this week was described as "puzzling" by their filer, AkademikerPension, which argued the proposals cover potentially financially material issues.

Norrsken raises €57m for impact start-up fund

Transition planning 'not a legal trap', lawyers say ahead of UK rules

The expected introduction in the UK of rules requiring the publication of climate transition plans is unlikely to increase legal risks for companies compared with existing company law, according to specialist barristers.

EuGB issuance picks up pace with Covivio, Norsk Hydro debuts

Two ground-breaking European Green Bond (EuGB) issues highlight the momentum building behind the 'gold standard' sustainable bond label in the last few weeks.

RMS to pilot ecosystem integrity index later this year

Forestry and timberland investor Resource Management Service (RMS) is to pilot an ecosystem integrity index developed by RSK Wilding later this year.

CSRD's reduced scope may hinder EU competitiveness, says Vattenfall

Reducing the scope of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) may hinder the competitiveness of larger companies keen to invest in sustainability because it reduces access to information about their value chains, it was argued.

Eight new BNG sites approved

Eight more Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) sites have been approved and added to the national registry, taking the total number of sites to 18.

Searchlight and Ares invest £500m in RSK

Norrsken holds final close at €320m for second fund