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Biden's $2trn infra plan could 'double size of US muni green bond market'

US President Joe Biden's plans for an $2 trillion infrastructure investment could help double the size of the green US muni bond market, experts believe.

RepRisk develops SDG 'risk lens'

Data provider RepRisk has extended the coverage of its flagship product to assess the potential adverse impacts of companies on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

OECD develops standards to beat 'impact washing'

A set of Impact Standards for Financing Sustainable Development has been published by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and UN Development Programme (UNDP).

BlackRock transition ETF launch hailed as largest ever

BlackRock's newly-launched set of 'Carbon Transition Readiness' exchange traded funds (ETFs) have raked in almost $12 billion in the first days following listing.

Amundi launches first 'just transition' climate fund

Amundi has repurposed a green bond fund as a broader fixed income fund that combines considerations of a socially inclusive 'just transition' with climate. It is believed to be the first fund with this focus.

Papua New Guinea issues forestry carbon credits in first for sovereigns

Papua New Guinea is to become the first country to issue REDD+ forestry carbon credits.

News round-up: GRI, SASB standards 'complementary', BoA boosts ESG financing target, Impax reaches assets milestone ... and more

GRI and SASB reporting "complement each other"

Bank of America boosts environmental financing initiative to $1trn

NBIM plans greater engagement and collaboration on sustainability