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Companies can benefit from standing by DEI policies despite political backlash, says M&G

Despite wider political pushback, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies are not universally being dropped, M&G has claimed, claiming they have the potential to positively impact company financials.

EFRAG agrees timeline for changing CSRD standards

US court pauses case on litigation against climate disclosure rule

France launches carbon credit charter

The French government has launched a charter for the voluntary use of carbon credits, in a bid to help clarify how companies can use Article 6 mechanisms as part of their transition.

People moves 25 April: CA100+, Asset Value Investors and more

Ashmore launches emerging market impact debt fund

Emerging market (EM)-focused investment manager Ashmore has launched its first impact debt fund.

Pakistan readies sovereign green sukuk and 'Panda' bond

Pakistan is expected to issue a sovereign green sukuk and Chinese renminbi-denominated 'Panda' bond in 2025, as the central bank also prepares to publish a green taxonomy by June.

Asia Pacific sustainable bond growth to focus on 'smaller, untapped' markets

S&P Global Ratings is expecting a record year for Asia Pacific sustainable bonds in 2025, but Bertrand Jabouley tells Ahren Lester the growth drivers are changing

Canadian regulator 'pauses' climate disclosure rule, citing geopolitics

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has 'paused' work on rules to require public companies to prepare climate-related disclosures and amendments to existing diversity-related requirements, citing "the global economic and geopolitical landscape".

Mirova invests $40m in nature

Mirova has invested $40 million in three nature-based carbon projects.