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Fossil fuel issuer of ‘climate action’ bond reignites Repsol debate

A ‘climate action bond’ issued by natural gas infrastructure company Snam has reignited a debate around whether there is a place at the green bond table for fossil fuel firms.

Sustainability by proxy - Part two: ISS

In the second of a four-part series on highly influential proxy voting providers, Michael Hurley asks ISS what it is doing to develop the guidance it provides investors on environmental issues

Energy-efficient mortgage pilot scheme gains new member

A European initiative to explore the benefits of offering favourable mortgage conditions for energy efficient homes has signed up another bank.

Green bond round-up: Spain, Access Bank, San Francisco, Renewable Japan, Hitachi Capital, Queensland Treasury Corporation, LeasePlan, ASICS

Green bond standards are converging, says CBI

Green bond standards are beginning to converge, in a development that has the potential to help resolve the question of the market's 'additionality', according to the Climate Bonds Initiative's (CBI) Justine Leigh-Bell.

Investors challenge ESMA’s definition of sustainability risks

BlackRock, Aviva and BNP Paribas Asset Management have each presented varying definitions of sustainability risks, in response to a consultation on how the EU should regulate investment fund managers.

EU agrees low-carbon benchmark categories

EU politicians have agreed on categories for proposed low-carbon benchmarks, marking an important milestone in the development of the bloc's Sustainable Finance Action Plan.

Using innovation to close the climate protection gap

Creating new and inclusive insurance markets can help communities become more resilient to natural disasters, argues Hector Ibarra

Sustainability by proxy - Part one: Glass Lewis

Countless investors rely on the advice of proxy voting providers to support their investment decisions. In the first of a four-part series, Michael Hurley asks are these firms doing enough to develop their guidance on environmental issues?

Investec launches Global Environment Fund

Investec Asset Management has launched a fund to invest in public companies that benefit from the trend towards decarbonisation.