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Nasdaq launches ESG impact tracking tool

Nasdaq has launched a tool to help clients track the environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact of their portfolios and individual investments.

Use our Taxonomy as a framework for economic recovery, urges EU's TEG

Policy makers and the private sector have been urged to use the tools developed as part of the EU's sustainable finance action plan to guide the rebuilding of economy following the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis.

S&P Dow Jones launches Paris-aligned index family

S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) has launched a family of climate-focused European indexes which are consistent with the specifications of the EU technical expert group on sustainable finance (TEG) report.

External reviewers under EU green bond standard will 'still have some flexibility'

Verifiers under the EU Green Bond Standard (EU GBS) would still have some flexibility in how they reach their conclusions, a member of the EU's Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (TEG) has argued.

S&P launches index linked to EU carbon allowances

S&P Dow Jones has launched an index that it says will provide investors with an investment performance benchmark for European carbon emission allowances.

Role of ESG in credit risk analysis is growing, despite data drag

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is becoming more "mainstream" and playing a growing role in credit risk analysis, said a report from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

'Tremendous' growth in investor interest in US offshore wind - S&P

LGIM and PIC invest a combined €342m in Spanish solar parks

UK institutional investors Legal & General and Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) have committed a combined €342 million ($370 million) of debt to refinance 21 Spanish solar farms.

S&P integrates Trucost data into analysis and research tools

S&P Global Market Intelligence has integrated climate data from Trucost into its portfolio analysis and quantitative research tools.

Treasurers call for help to overcome ESG bond nervousness

Ongoing nerves among corporate treasurers about issuing green, social and sustainability bonds could be settled by helpful engagement with fixed income investors. Ahren Lester hears the views of the Association of Corporate Treasurers.