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'Gas-to-gas' transition bonds show dangers of Japanese strategy, thinktank says

Transition-labelled bonds by Japanese corporate issuers to replace gas infrastructure could set a dangerous precedent for deals that lead to limited emissions cuts or long-term entrenchment of fossil fuels, a think-tank argued.

Will investors buy the transition bond label?

The Principles have issued guidelines to help high-emitting companies raise 'transition' finance. Are investors convinced, asks Michael Hurley

Divergent 'transition' rules in Asia demand close investor scrutiny, says report

Japan's GX plan, one year on

Does Japan's green transformation strategy represent industrial decarbonisation or a survival guide, asks Christina Ng

COP29: Finance text draws criticism for missing 'elephant in the room' of numbers

The latest draft text of the centrepiece of COP29 negotiations has been criticised for failing to provide detail on the much-contested aspect of how much money countries commit to provide annually to climate mitigation and adaptation.

Is Asia's transition finance harming climate goals?

Is the transition label a way to pull the wool over the eyes of investors and the public on climate action, asks Christina Ng

Citi's $200m impact fund invests in seven companies

US bank Citi has invested in seven companies via its $200 million impact fund, including in those focusing on the areas of technology, transportation and education.

People Moves, 6 March: DG FISMA, ResponsAbility, Carbon4 Finance

AP1 and Arabesque to develop 'first of its kind' human rights risk score

Swedish buffer fund Första AP-fonden (AP1) is to plug into data from 'sustainability quant' firm Arabesque, and the companies will work together to devise a "first of its kind" human rights risk score.