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Three Cambodian companies receive 'milestone' sustainable bond support

An initiative led by the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), UN and Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has announced the three private Cambodian companies which will receive support to issue sustainable bonds, with three further firms to be targeted later in the year.

Triodos & EU invest €19m in Madagascan solar

Indian regulator recommends voluntary carbon market development

A sustainable finance committee at the IFSCA has recommended that an Indian voluntary carbon market is developed as part of plans to attract international investment.

The EBRD's investment in green bonds passes €1bn

As the multilateral development institution celebrates a milestone, Friso de Jong and Dan Storey explain the EBRD's future work priorities

Google, Unilever & more to pilot VCMI carbon credits code of conduct

Businesses including Google, Unilever and Hitachi will pilot a 'code of practice' scheme to classify the integrity of carbon credits bought by companies voluntarily.

IFSCA Indian sustainable lending consultation

Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets launches new governing body

The Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets has formed a new, independent governance body for the voluntary carbon markets.

Initiative launches to build 'integrity' in voluntary carbon markets

An initiative supported by the organisers of COP26 and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry has launched to "improve the integrity of voluntary carbon markets" through measures including guiding companies on what constitutes a high-quality carbon credit.

Cartonboard maker is Apollo Impact's first investment

Private equity firm Apollo's impact strategy has made its first investment, in Italy-based recycled cartonboard manufacturer RDM.

Nature-based solutions carbon credit market Climate Impact X launched