ICMA publishes blue bond guide in 'big step forward' for market
A long-anticipated blue bond guide has been published, in a "big step forward" for the development of the water-focused sustainable bond market.
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Moody's launches UN Global Compact alignment tool
Moody's ESG Solutions has launched a screening tool for investors to evaluate the alignment of companies
SBTi tightens corporate climate target requirement from 2022
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) said that companies looking to validate their climate goals from mid-2022
SDG data launch helps 'next evolution of financial industry' towards impact - Truvalue Labs
Truvalue Labs says the launch of a free data service to analyse companies' contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will support what it says is the "next logical evolution of the financial industry" to make accounting for positive and negative impact a "mainstream" practice.
$20trn of investors urge firms to set science-based targets
Science Based Targets initiative launches financial sector framework
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has launched its "breakthrough" pilot framework for financial institutions to set science-based climate targets, but campaigners were "disappointed" and "disturbed" by what they perceive to be shortcomings.
US Global Compact Network seeks 'SDG pioneers'
The US arm of the UN Global Compact has launched a call for applications to its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Pioneers award.
Biodiversity, shipping among Sustainalytics' impact trends for 2020
Sustainalytics has identified biodiversity and 'cleaner shipping' among 10 investment themes for 2020 it says look best placed to contribute positively to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and potentially create impact in addition to financial returns.