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Ground-breaking 'Transition Loan Principles' expected by November

With formal principles on the horizon, the 'transition loan' market could be on the cusp of a new era - a dramatic step-change that could extend into the bond market. Ahren Lester reports

BlackRock offers European funds greater climate voting ambition

BlackRock has published guidelines for many of its European funds that base voting decisions on an assessment of company alignment with a 1.5°C scenario - contrasting with its global 'benchmark' policies that demand less climate information.

NGFS sets out guidance for central bank on nature risks

The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has released guidance for central banks on assessing nature-related financial risks.

TNFD co-chair invests in nature data firm

Zero Carbon Capital leads £2.2m funding for recycled concrete business

SUSI exits Nordic wind farm

'The blue economy today is where AI was three to five years ago'

There is a "massive dearth" of funding for the blue economy, beyond early-stage investment, a venture capitalist has warned, but he maintained the theme is set to boom.

UK investors hit pause on sustainability labels

The "painful" process of applying for a sustainability fund label in the UK has led some asset managers to pause applications, Michael Hurley reports

Moody's to close ESG Solutions business following MSCI tie-up

Moody's has confirmed that it will close its ESG Solutions business, as a result of its tie-up with MSCI.

SBTi CEO steps down

Luiz Amaral has stepped down as chief executive of The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).