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CEB issues 'first' social bond targeting Ukraine refugee crisis

The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has issued a €1 billion ($1.1 billion) 'social inclusion bond' to fund the response to the Ukraine refugee crisis caused by the country's invasion by Russia, believed to be the first social bond to target the crisis.

Volkswagen blocks shareholder proposal on climate lobbying

Sustainable ETF flows struggle in 2022 despite clean energy boost

Sustainable exchange traded products (ETPs) have struggled to carry the flow momentum from 2021 into 2022, with monthly inflows in the first three months of 2022 around half the levels reported in in late 2021.

Major banks to disclose airline loan book emissions

LAPFF reveals 'litany' of ESG risks at mining companies

A series of financial risks related to poor ESG practices at five mining companies has been uncovered by the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF).

NZAOA: Governments must avoid long-term fossil fuel support

Symbiotics gets €100m impact fund mandate

UK supermarket Sainsbury's bows to investor pressure on wages

UK grocer Sainsbury's has said it will raise pay for certain employees, after a £2.2 trillion ($2.9 trillion) coalition of shareholders put pressure on the company to become a 'living wage' employer.

The Hartford commits to net-zero by 2050

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