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Microsoft agrees 1.4m tonne mining reforestation deal

Microsoft has agreed to purchase 1.4 million tonnes of carbon removal credits from Living Carbon's reforestation project in the eastern US.

NGOs launch formal complaint over 'undemocratic' EU Omnibus sustainability overhaul

New avoided emissions tool 'to help harmonise reporting'

Mirova and Robeco's new platform will increase transparency around Scope 4 emissions accounting, writes Jennifer Forrest

Praxis IM 'nervous' as US sustainable bond innovation dries up

US sustainable bond innovation has slowed significantly over the past year, causing concern for Benji Bailey. Ahren Lester reports

Wary American firms trigger debut sustainable bond issuance lull

The number of inaugural sustainable bond issuers in the first quarter of 2025 fell a third compared to the year prior, as US and Latin American issuers grew cautious about making a market debut.

People moves 18 April: Blue Earth Capital, M&G, Rothschild ... and more

Better data can help capital flow to emerging markets

Data and transparency are pivotal drivers of private finance mobilisation and development, writes Gary Forster

BP's climate row-back sparks shareholder rebellion at AGM

Nearly a quarter (24%) of shareholders voted against the reappointment of BP's chair, Helge Lund, which investors called an "unprecedented" show of dissent for the oil and gas company abandoning elements of its own climate strategy.

UK government consults on carbon, nature market standards

The UK government has launched a consultation to assess the applicability of its voluntary carbon and nature market principles.

Railpen using CA100+ benchmark to push boards for climate lobbying transparency

UK pension fund Railpen has stepped up a push for companies to prove their lobbying practices are geared toward meeting net zero targets ahead of the current season of annual general meetings (AGMs).