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Philippines' UnionBank readies sustainability bond debut

The Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) is planning to issue its debut sustainability bond backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), five years after its inaugural social bond deal.

EAAIF and BII support Blueleaf Energy $75m mezzanine facility

BDO closes books early on sustainability bond following strong demand

Philippine lender BDO Unibank has closed the books on its latest peso-denominated ASEAN sustainability bond ahead of schedule, after attracting strong demand.

UK deforestation regulation clear 'investment signal'

New UK deforestation regulation could create "long-term market opportunities", investors have told Environmental Finance, while urging alignment with the EU.

Exclusive: Standard Life among financial institutions in 'just transition' pilot

Standard Life, Swedbank Robur and Ökoworld have begun a pilot initiative to develop methodologies to embed 'just transition' metrics into financial products and stewardship activities, in work led by Germany's Climate & Company.

Place-based impact for the net zero economy

It's time for British pension funds to back British innovation, writes Beverley Gower-Jones

New Zealand LGFA launches water-focused sustainability-linked loan programme

The New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) has launched a pioneering sustainability-linked loan (SLL) programme focused on local government water companies.

Nature risk toolkit launched for southeast Asia

A toolkit has been launched to help financial institutions in southeast Asia identify which nature datasets can be used to assess nature-related risks.

Winners of EF's Sustainable Investment Awards 2026 revealed

The winners of Environmental Finance's annual Sustainable Investment Awards 2026 have been announced.

Natural Disaster Fund expands insurance capacity

Re/insurer MS Amlin has committed $50 million to expand the capacity of the Natural Disaster Fund.