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Von der Leyen pledges EU cleantech financing as she lauds Omnibus in landmark speech

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an initiative to invest €1.8 billion ($2.1 billion) of EU funds in battery production as part of efforts to boost domestic 'cleantech', in a landmark speech in which she also lauded work to cut sustainability rules.

BNPP Future Forest Fund makes first two investments

The $145 million BNP Paribas Future Forest Fund has made its first two investments, comprising 8,500 hectares of sustainably managed timberland in the US.

Environmental Finance Sustainable Company Awards 2025 winners announced

The winners of the 2025 Environmental Finance Sustainable Company Awards have been revealed, recognising the companies leading the way in embedding sustainability into their core business practices and driving systemic change.

Sustainability thought leader of the year: Namita Vikas, auctusESG Global

The thought leadership of Namita Vikas spans a 33-year career in sustainable finance, climate risk and ESG integration across financial systems in India and beyond.

FAB raises $750m from nuclear-focused 'low-carbon energy' bond

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has raised $750 million from its pioneering 'low-carbon energy' bond which is the first sustainable bond from a financial institution focused on nuclear energy projects.

Pioneer's €1.1bn fund backs Italian decarbonisation platform

European regs are chaotic and desperately need simplifying, says Allianz

A simplification of European sustainable finance regulation is "overdue", according to Allianz Global Investors' head of impact, who says policymakers could seek inspiration from the UK.

TVO issues 'first-of-a-kind' nuclear power 'European Green Bond'

Finnish energy firm Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) has raised €500 million ($587 million) from the first European Green Bond (EuGB) dedicated to financing nuclear power projects.

CEFC and La Caisse launch AUD250m agriculture carbon platform

Make international transition finance work more coherent, Japanese bank urges

A plethora of guidance and frameworks on transition finance complicates efforts to focus private capital to where it is most needed, according to a senior banker at Sumitomo Mitsui.