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$7trn of investors tell governments to adopt carbon 'price corridor'

The Net-zero Asset Owner Alliance has proposed a 'price corridor' for carbon-pricing mechanisms, arguing that current carbon prices need to almost treble by 2030...

FTSE Russell launches 'Paris-aligned' global equity benchmarks

FTSE Russell has launched a global range of climate-themed benchmark indexes it developed in partnership with Brunel Pension Partnership.

EU carbon market update: 06 July 2021

WCI carbon market update: 06 July 2021

Mirova sustainable land use fund raises $200m at final close

Mirova has raised $208 million at final close of its Land Degradation Neutrality Fund but fallen short of its initial $300 million target.

NBIM: Norwegian oil fund 'should not move to climate index'

The Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) should not replace its stock index with a climate benchmark, its manager has recommended.

Governance number one ESG factor for NBFI ratings, says Fitch

Fitch says governance is "by far the single most important ESG factor" for its ratings of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) - and governance issues are increasingly likely to be reflected in credit ratings.

ESG Data Guide updated amid evolving market

The market for ESG data continues to adapt, evolve and grow, says Peter Cripps

Cartonboard maker is Apollo Impact's first investment

Private equity firm Apollo's impact strategy has made its first investment, in Italy-based recycled cartonboard manufacturer RDM.

The Impact Investing Institute's Sarah Gordon on the just transition

Place-based impact investments and a 'Green+' Gilt can achieve social co-benefits in the low-carbon transition, Sarah Gordon, chief executive of the Impact Investing Institute, tells Michael Hurley