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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
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Sustainable sukuk market on 'promising upward trajectory'
31 October 2024The 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.
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S&P: Green Asset Ratio is 'incredibly exciting' part of EU Taxonomy - in principle
28 October 2024The "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.
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Governance failings dominate ESG-driven ratings actions, S&P reveals
25 October 2024Governance 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.
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MSCI appoints Trucost founder Mattison as head of ESG and climate
24 October 2024Richard Mattison will join MSCI as head of ESG and climate at the end of the month, having left rival S&P Global earlier this year.
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Sustainable sukuk a 'potential accelerator' for Islamic finance industry
23 October 2024Record sustainable sukuk issuance points to the catalytic potential of the market for interest in Islamic finance, S&P Global Ratings Mohamed Damak tells Ahren Lester
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Sustainable Debt Americas 2024 returns to New York next week
12 September 2024Environmental Finance's Sustainable Debt conference returns to New York next week, Thursday 19 September. Environmental Finance subscribers receive a 30% discount to attend.
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Winners of the Sustainable Company Awards 2024 revealed
10 September 2024The winners of the 2024 Environmental Finance Sustainable Company Awards have been unveiled, recognising best practice and innovation in corporate sustainability.
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Why transition financing needs more transparency
S&P Global Ratings provides independent, transparent opinions on the robustness of a company's climate transition plan, grounded in its award-winning Shades of Green approach
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SIX launches 'climate equity flag' for companies
23 August 2024SIX has launched a new Paris Agreement-aligned climate flag for companies who are listed through the Swiss financial exchange firm, with S&P Global Ratings and SGS the first approved reviewers for the scheme.