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S&P: $1trn sustainable bond market could return in 2023

S&P Global Ratings has forecast that the sustainable bond market could return to being a trillion dollar market in 2023, with growth expected to comfortably exceed that of the broader bond market.

S&P launches nature metrics methodology

A methodology for assessing corporate impacts and dependencies on nature has been launched by S&P Global and UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

S&P acquires Shades of Green from CICERO

S&P Global has bought second-party opinion (SPO) provider Shades of Green from climate research firm CICERO for an undisclosed sum

S&P launches climate-focused bond index

S&P slashes 2022 sustainable bond forecast by 40%

S&P Global Ratings now forecasts $865 billion will be raised through sustainable bonds in 2022, which represents a 40% cut in its previous annual expectation and a 16% reduction on 2021 issuance volumes

High exposure to climate risks likely for most large companies, says S&P

EU carbon price hits record high

Carbon allowance prices under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) increased by over 10% to a new record high last week, peaking at more than €99 ($99.70).

Pooling efforts for net zero

A credible net-zero plan should be built by layering investor stimulus with management response, writes Amish Mehta

India close to setting up local carbon market, says S&P

Sustainalytics delivers most SPOs in first half of 2022

Sustainalytics provided the most second-party opinions (SPOs) for sustainable finance frameworks in the first half of 2022, according to Environmental Finance figures.