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Breckinridge devises framework for net zero assessments

The fixed income investor believes assessing companies' transition plans is a material investment consideration, writes Genevieve Redgrave

Is the criticism of GFANZ justified?

The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero is much maligned, but ultimately it aims to be a force for good, argues Thomas Cox

Free webinar: Environmental Finance review of Q1 sustainable bond market

Environmental Finance will host a free webinar this week to review the 2022 first quarter sustainable bond issuance trends, including an in-depth look at the metrics used for sustainability-linked debt and the impact of the Ukraine crisis on issuance.

CalPERS publishes NZAOA targets late

CalPERS has fulfilled its commitment to the Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance (NZAOA) to publicly disclose a 2025 decarbonisation target - but six months late.

Jefferies: ESG funds have 'surprising' lack of green stocks

European ESG funds have only minor exposure to companies in green sectors such as renewables, US investment bank Jefferies has said.

DBS: Green bonds need long-term green asset 'refinement'

The green bond market needs to provide a "refinement" for refinancing long-term 'green' assets in order to encourage the continued development of the market, according to DBS Bank.

Real estate investors call on regulators for dedicated ESG metrics

A group of real estate investor associations has provided the UK's financial watchdog with proposals for environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting metrics they say could eventually become part of international real estate industry standards.

Impact funds launched targeting $1bn for SDGs

Berlin Hyp: Pushing bond innovation despite regulatory frustration

After issuing its award-winning sustainability-linked bond in 2021, Berlin Hyp continues to look for opportunities to innovate in sustainable finance. Ahren Lester reports

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