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BlackRock releases proxy votes, shows 'improvement'

IA asks G7 countries to improve climate-related risk reporting

Nasdaq acquires 'carbon removal' market Puro.earth

Victory Hill to fund $63 million Brazilian solar project

€17bn Ostrum AM fund receives SRI accreditation

External verification mandatory in updated Sustainability Linked Loan Principles

External verification is now required under the Sustainability Linked Loan Principles (SLLP) following an update, with the voluntary standards published by three industry associations also tightening guidance on sustainability performance targets.

UK maiden green bond planned for September

The UK is planning to issue its maiden green bond in September after publishing its green bond framework at the end of June, as the country comes closer to kicking off its inaugural £15 billion ($21 billion) sovereign green bond programme.

IFRS Foundation calls for sustainability standards board nominees

The trustees of the IFRS Foundation have called for nominations for the roles of chair and vice-chair of the proposed 14-member International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to develop global sustainability reporting standards for disclosures in corporate reports.

WCI carbon market update: 01 June 2021