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'Huge interest' from asset owners in fossil fuel expansion-focused bond index

Asset owners are "excited" by the potential for a fossil fuel expansion-focused corporate bond index and its "new form of bondholder engagement", which is expected to be launched in the second half of 2025, according to a researcher working on the project.

Allianz to halt investments in new oil and gas fields

And will require 'net-zero by 2050' commitment from hydrocarbon producers

Engagement should not be an excuse for inaction on climate change

Insurance companies need to show progress in their climate dialogue or stop underwriting oil and gas production, writes Peter Bosshard

COP26 round-up, 4 November: The end of coal 'in sight' following historic pledges

23 countries made commitments to phase out coal power, including five of the world's top 20 coal power-using countries.

NGOs release the first 'Global oil & gas exit list'

German insurers are risking their climate credibility

By continuing to do coal business on the side and insuring new oil and gas projects, German insurers are putting their climate credibility at risk, warn Peter Bosshard and Regine Richter

News round-up: La Financière de l'Echiquier, SEIT, Green Climate Fund

La Financière de l'Echiquier adopts climate strategy

News round-up: US ditches ESG pension fund rules, Axa drops Rwe, Xpansiv launches nature-based carbon offset contracts

Axa drops RWE as customer