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Green loans have really taken off in 2025, says ING

The number of green loans surged in the third quarter of 2025, driven by renewables, data centres and real estate firms, according to Dutch bank ING.

Are the SDGs still the framework for impact investors?

The SDGs are no longer top of the tree in the 'lexicon jungle' of impact investing, writes Jennifer Forrest

Cebu Landmasters launches PHP5bn sustainability-linked bond

Property development firm Cebu Landmasters is planning to raise up to PHP5 billion ($85 million) from a sustainability-linked bond (SLB) focused on building out affordable housing in the Philippines.

Sustainable debt round-up: Digital Realty, First Abu Dhabi Bank, A2A ... and more

Generation IM's Just Climate secures further $200m for nat cap strategy

First-of-its-kind deal marks carbon credits as balance sheet assets

A 'first-of-its-kind' deal between carbon credit brokerage Nature Broking and law firm Clyde & Co will see carbon credits retained on the balance sheet as assets.

Alantra launches second Klima energy transition fund

'Strong' demand for €1bn AIB 'Tier 2' green bond

Allied Irish Bank (AIB) has raised €1 billion ($1.2 billion) from its ninth green bond, with the 'Tier 2' deal almost four-times oversubscribed.

ISS removes blanket support for climate shareholder resolutions, citing client feedback

ISS has changed its proxy voting policies to remove a clause according to which it would "generally vote for" resolutions requesting improved climate disclosures, citing client feedback, increasingly varied regulations and general improvement in reporting.

Mirova tool will aim to 'harmonise carbon accounting' across corporates

The Mirova Research Centre has launched a tool for valuing corporate contributions towards global net-zero targets, which aims to "harmonise" carbon accounting.