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Sustainable bond fund assets climb to record $53bn

Assets reached fresh highs in 2025 despite euro-denominated funds standing still. Ahren Lester reports

Investors demand explanation from BP for attempt to omit climate proposal

Institutional investors are set to demand an explanation from BP on why it appears set to omit a climate-related shareholder proposal, as filers threatened legal action against the company.

EIB pledges €75bn to EU clean energy investment strategy

EU savings union 'not a silver bullet' for bloc's sustainability objectives

The EU's wide-reaching plan to integrate the financial markets of its 27 member states should not be seen as a panacea to address issues such as meeting the financing needs for the energy transition, according to a senior official.

Third UK green bond 'vindicates' global lead on nuclear inclusion

The strong orderbook for the £6.25 billion ($8.3 billion) third sovereign green bond from the UK "vindicates" its decision to take a global lead in integrating nuclear energy into its programme.

Carbon4 Finance launches green bond assessment platform

Climate and biodiversity data provider Carbon4 Finance has launched a green bond screening platform to help financial institutions assess impact at both project and issuer level.

Banco Bolivariano raises $120m from first Ecuadorian 'biodiversity bond'

Banco Bolivariano has raised $120 million from the first 'biodiversity' bond issued by an Ecuadorian firm and the largest bond of this type in Latin America (LatAm).

Bregal Sphere commits $500m to nature restoration

Bregal Sphere has agreed to provide project developer Imperative with up to $500 million for nature-based carbon removal projects.

Natcap launches agricultural commodity tracing tool

Natcap has launched a tool to identify nature risk hotspots in agricultural supply chains.

CIP raises €1.3bn for 'green credit fund'