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BIS analysts propose green ratings for issuers rather than bonds
15 September 2020A system for rating bond issuers according to their emissions intensity has been proposed by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
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The Future of ESG Data conference: Don't separate impact from sustainability data
15 September 2020Third-party data providers should make impact a part of their core sustainability data offering to help investors assess the net impact of their investments, UBS's Christopher Greenwald has said.
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Potential EU green bond issuance faces three obstacles - HSBC
15 September 2020Three hurdles stand in the way of the European Union if it wishes to issue its own green bonds as part of its agreed €750 billion ($892 billion) Covid-19 recovery plan, according to HSBC.
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New Zealand first to make climate disclosures compulsory for financial firms
15 September 2020New Zealand has become the first country to make it mandatory for financial firms to report on climate risks, described as a "visionary" step by one of the architects of the Paris Agreement.
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Strong growth predicted for voluntary carbon market
15 September 2020Momentum behind the voluntary carbon market persists as companies' net-zero commitments are undeterred by Covid-19. Annabelle Palmer reports
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Taking climate action is good for business
Investment firms should take responsibility for their carbon emissions in a way that delivers real, measurable results for the environment, global consumers and their business. By Vaughan Lindsay
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Agrocortex: unlocking value for REDD projects
Demand for voluntary carbon credits soared in the past year. While there was a temporary drop with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, demand has rebounded - and so have the opportunities for carbon offset project developers.
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Verra claims first 'blue carbon' conservation methodology
14 September 2020Verra, a leading developer of standards for the voluntary market in carbon credits, has released what it claims is the first 'blue carbon' conservation methodology approved under any major emissions reduction programme.
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CA100+ creates benchmark for net-zero emissions
14 September 2020Engagement initiative Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) has developed a tool for companies to use when developing strategies for transitioning to net-zero carbon emissions.
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Winners of inaugural Impact awards revealed
14 September 2020The winners of Environmental Finance's inaugural Impact awards have been announced.