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Signatories to Japan ESG data code of conduct rise to 28

$53trn low-carbon investment opportunity for clean energy transition, says S&P

Around $53 trillion of investment is needed by 2050 for clean energy supply, power transmission and distribution infrastructure to meet global net zero, analysis by S&P Global Commodity Insights has found.

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Smart to lead expanded S&P Global Sustainable1

S&P Global Sustainable 1 has promoted Lauren Smart to lead its operations, as it merges with S&P's Global Commodity Insights to create a newly expanded energy transition and sustainability business.

SLBs linked to donations or carbon credit investments are 'promising'

Sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) which use the financial penalties for missing targets to make donations or purchase carbon credits should be looked at more closely by the market,...

Latest Environmental Finance COP Insight published

Environmental Finance has published a COP-focused special report in the build up to COP29 taking place in Baku next week.

Helping to build confidence in developing markets

S&P Global Ratings' global head of sustainable finance Bernard de Longevialle and sustainable finance director Beth Burks consider the upcoming COP29 and its work in helping to mobilise private capital to developing economies

Sustainable sukuk market on 'promising upward trajectory'

The sustainable sukuk market is on track for another strong 2024 for issuance as the Islamic finance instrument increasingly attracts debut issuers, regulatory support, and international investors.

S&P: Green Asset Ratio is 'incredibly exciting' part of EU Taxonomy - in principle

The "most exciting" part of the EU Taxonomy regulation are the Green Asset Ratio (GAR) disclosures for banks as it provides investors with clear links between financial and sustainability reporting, according to S&P Global Ratings.

Governance failings dominate ESG-driven ratings actions, S&P reveals

Governance failings were the most cited reason for a raft of more than 100 ESG-driven ratings 'actions' this year, S&P Global Ratings has revealed, as it said 47 issuers have been downgraded largely for ESG reasons.