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GHG Protocol proposals risk complicating climate reporting, says EFRAG

Proposals by the GHG Protocol for a framework to account for clean power purchase agreements (PPAs), carbon credits and 'avoided emissions' risk undermining EU and other climate reporting rules, a paper by EU advisors says.

NBIM sides with BP over rejection of climate proposal

Could SLB issuance have reached its nadir?

Sustainability-linked bond (SLB) issuance volumes reached just $3 billion in the first quarter of 2026 and have now been stuck at this depressed level for three consecutive quarters, potentially representing a nadir for the instrument after a torrid few years.

Maire raises €185m from sustainability-linked Schuldschein

Italian engineering firm Maire has reiterated its commitment to the sustainability-linked bond (SLB) market with a €185 million ($218 million) Schuldschein transaction.

North Rhine-Westphalia launches 10-year sustainability bond

German state North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has hired six banks to launch a 10-year, euro-denominated sustainability bond, after identifying more than €2.6 billion ($3.1 billion) worth of eligible expenditures.

Stakeholders warn of 'regressive' ISSB stance on nature standard

A group of nonprofits, industry bodies and others have warned they are "extremely concerned" by a paper from International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) staff recommending a non-mandatory approach to nature reporting.

Iran war 'has accelerated ESG fund underperformance'

The underperformance of ESG-themed equity funds relative to conventional benchmarks has worsened since the start of the US war with Iran, according to research by Commerzbank, which it calls "a significant event for sustainable investing".

Shareholders back exit from Impax Environmental Markets

Most shareholders in London Stock Exchange-listed Impax Environmental Markets have chosen to exit the closed-end fund following a vote designed to placate activist investor Saba Capital.

What will the 'next generation' SPO market look like?

The second party opinion market faces a period of rapid evolution, providing opportunities to strengthen the product. Ahren Lester reports

'Hopefully NZAM is stronger after US departures'

The suspension of the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative (NZAM) was a shock, particularly as some asset managers were waiting to sign up, according to ABN AMRO Investment Solutions, but it is hopeful the initiative will emerge stronger.