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S&P stops giving ESG scores to Indian companies covered by SEBI rules

S&P extends 'shades of green' to transition plan assessments

S&P Global Ratings has extended its 'shades of green' methodology for judging labelled bonds to assess the credibility of companies' climate transition plans, with the launch of a product it said would help companies attract "transition finance".

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Fewer than half of US listed companies have net-zero target, S&P says

Nature-based solutions can help companies pursue ambitious climate goals

They are an under-utilised tool, despite their ability to simultaneously combat climate change and help reverse ecosystem loss, argues Lauren Smart.

S&P Global dataset reveals climate hazard exposure for US munis

Rise of transition plans could remedy regulatory 'failure' to boost transition finance

ESMA proposes mandating ESG transparency in credit ratings

The European securities regulator has proposed requiring credit ratings agencies to explicitly state where and how ESG factors are incorporated in their methodologies.

S&P: Climate-related credit rating actions 'to grow'

Climate-related credit rating actions at corporate and infrastructure issuers doubled in number last year and are expected to continue to increase, S&P Global Ratings predicts.

US muni sustainable bond market to grow in 2024, predicts S&P

US municipal issuance of sustainable bonds is forecast to grow 5% in 2024 as issuers are incentivised to return to the market and issuance sizes continue to grow, according to S&P Global Ratings.