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Bank of Ireland green bond attracts 'sticky orderbook'

The Bank of Ireland has raised €750 million ($866 million) from its second green bond of the year, with the lender reporting it secured the tightest pricing for a senior bond from an Irish issuer for five years.

ETS reform talk triggers buying 'opportunity' among transition leaders - Allianz

An investment "opportunity" in high-emitting companies with credible transition plans has emerged after stock markets priced-in radical reforms to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), a report by Allianz argues.

COP17 preparations continue for Armenia, despite war

Preparations to host the biodiversity-focused COP17 in Armenia are continuing, despite rumours that the event could be moved due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Church of England pensions to support climate resolution at Volvo

The Church of England Pensions Board will support a resolution at Volvo Group to publish an annual review of its climate-related policy engagement.

'AI to boost US renewables market'

AI and data centres are likely to boost the renewables market, according to Eurazeo, which is pushing back on sustainability guidelines for data centres.

ISSB warns of trade-offs after feedback that SASB work will 'dilute materiality'

Investors concerned that work to simplify industry-specific sustainability reporting will dilute the financial materiality focus of international standards have been told to expect "trade-offs" on coherence with other standards.

Pioneering Nordea 'EuGB' covered bond 'shows value of green label'

Nordea has raised €1 billion ($1.2 billion) from the first ever 'European Green Bond' (EuGB) issued in covered bond format, with investor demand demonstrating the added value a green bond label offers issuers in volatile markets.

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L'Oreal's SLB targets miss surprises market

The targets miss highlights the need for clear communication, but also the heightened transparency SLBs bring. Ahren Lester reports