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Just 18% of transport firms have Paris-aligned climate targets, says TPI

Less than a fifth of transport firms have set carbon emissions reduction plans that are aligned with the Paris Agreement targets, according to a report by the investor-backed Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI), with the airline industry the worst performer.

Bond round-up: AES, Credit Agricole, VakifBank, Russian Railways, BPCE ... and more

Turner Impact Capital raises $350m for housing fund

California-based Turner Impact Capital has raised $350 million at the close of its second 'multifamily' social impact fund.

News Round Up: Macquarie AM; Carney carbon market task force; Trucost; MSCI; Robeco ... and more

Handbook for transition finance calls for science-based pathways

The Green and Social Bond Principles has issued a handbook providing guidelines for issuers of climate transition finance, and calling for an issuer's climate strategy to reference science-based targets and transition pathways.

Taskforce outlines 12 tools for zero carbon heating investment

An expert taskforce convened by the Coalition for the Energy Efficiency of Buildings (CEEB) has published a report detailing a dozen financial tools to bolster investment in the decarbonisation of UK domestic building heating.

CCCA banks to publish principles for low-carbon portfolio alignment

The Collective Commitment to Climate Action (CCCA) is to publish agreed principles and guidance for assessing portfolio alignment, and setting and reporting on alignment targets, by the end of Q1 2021.

Sovereign green bonds now 'attractive' for debt offices, says UK debt chief

News Round Up: CDP, SEEIT, Mirae Asset, and more

Australian pension scheme invests in climate impact fund

Aware Super has committed to invest A$80 million ($59.4 million) in Adamantem Capital's second private equity fund, which will require investee companies to set targets to eliminate or offset their greenhouse emissions within 10 years.