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EU raises €12bn from record-breaking green bond debut
13 October 2021The EU reported its €12 billion ($13.9 billion) green bond debut was more than 11 times oversubscribed by investors which makes it both the largest green bond issued and largest single order book to date, as the bloc kicks-off its much-anticipated €250 billion green bond programme.
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Global climate litigation cases sky-rocket, says S&P
12 October 2021The number of climate change-related court cases filed globally has nearly doubled between 2017 and 2020
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$2trn outstanding sustainable bond volume milestone reached
12 October 2021The outstanding volume of sustainable bonds has reached the $2 trillion milestone
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Hong Kong's net zero plan will 'accelerate' green bond market
12 October 2021Hong Kong is looking to attract private investment, as it invests HK$240 billion ($31 billion)
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FTSE Russell publishes GHG targets framework to help TCFD forward-looking analysis
12 October 2021A framework for corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions targets has been published by FTSE Russell
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Cultural diversity on boards barely shifted since 2016, says Refinitiv
12 October 2021The global average level of cultural diversity on boards has barely shifted since 2016, according to new diversity and inclusion data from Refinitiv.
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Axa acquires 20% of boutique impact investment manager
12 October 2021Axa has acquired 20% of Blue Like an Orange Sustainable Capital, a boutique investment manager focusing on emerging market companies that it says deliver both strong risk-adjusted returns and social impact aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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US Fed: climate risks could lead to a sharp repricing of assets at any time
11 October 2021The US Federal Reserve has given its strongest indication yet that it could provide supervisory guidance for large banks on managing climate risks, warning that "climate-related risks could lead to a sharp repricing of assets at any time".
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Willis Towers Watson hopes $1bn will track new climate transition index
11 October 2021Willis Towers Watson and Qontigo have launched an index that quantifies the impact of transitioning to a low-carbon economy
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SBTi says its net zero standard will tackle 'weak' corporate target-setting
11 October 2021A standard for corporate net-zero target setting due to be published this month will require external verification in an effort to clamp down on "weak" and "inconsistent" pledges.