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IFC says 'impact' portfolio outperformed by 15% since 1961

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) says a first-of-its-kind study on the performance of every equity impact investment it has ever made shows the entire portfolio delivered 15% higher returns than comparable, non-impact investments.

Virtual portal for 'Future of ESG Data' conference goes live

Ahead of the Future of ESG Data virtual conference from Environmental Finance next week, delegates are now able to check-in to the portal in order to experience a pair of taster presentations and begin to arrange networking with other attendees.

PIMCO: fully engaged on ESG

Fixed income investing giant PIMCO has embedded ESG at the heart of its investment processes - and sees engagement as central to improving issuers' sustainability performance. Scott Mather, CIO of PIMCO's US Core Strategies, explains the firm's approach

ISS ESG pilot project checks for alignment with EU Taxonomy

ISS ESG, a data and analysis firm specialising in environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, is developing a product that will enable investors to assess the degree to which their portfolios are aligned with the EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities.

Triodos IM to launch UK impact bond fund

Triodos Investment Management (IM) is set to launch an impact bond fund for UK-based investors.

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: Ghana and Hongkong Land

Bond round-up - IBRD, Sweden, Coca-Cola, Berlin Hyp ... and more

More energy efficient properties 'cut risk of mortgage default'

The risk of default for mortgages on the most energy efficient properties is lower than less efficient properties, according to a report by the Energy Efficiency Data Protocol and Portal (EeDaPP).

EU carbon market update: 1 September 2020

EU Allowances are expected to fall back this week as last week's rally was not based on any particular change in the market's fundamental drivers, says Tom Lord*.

Green bond comment: September 2020: Sustainable loans market should learn a transparency lesson from bonds

The sustainable loan market is emulating the labelled bond market in terms of its rapid growth. But the same cannot be said of the level of information it offers, laments Ahren Lester