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SLB performance reporting in 'strong focus' amid wave of target observations

Sustainability-linked bond (SLB) performance reporting is set to be in "strong focus" over the next few months, as a flurry of issuers are expected to report on late-2025 targets.

Transition risk pushing up 10-year bond yields, central bank economists say

Research suggests that higher perceived climate transition risks lead to increased bond yields, suggesting "effective climate policies can help mitigate increases in the cost of debt servicing," according to a group of central bank economists.

Coalition takes EPA to court over 'endangerment finding'

Air France-KLM, Accor confirm SLB target misses

Franco-Dutch airline Air France-KLM and French hotel chain Accor have confirmed they have missed the emissions reduction targets tied to their sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs).

No biodiversity credit standard setter 'high-integrity', report finds

An evaluation of the biggest standard setters in the biodiversity credit market has found that none yet qualify as "high-integrity", according to an assessment by the Business for Positive Biodiversity Club (B4B+Club).

EBA echoes calls for time limits on ESRS 'reliefs'

Scope 2 change

The GHG Protocol's Scope 2 consultation is more than a technical update - it represents a potential shift in how corporate demand drives renewables investment, writes Alex Bookless

Calls for dedicated fund and other measures to tackle CCS finance gap

The Sustainable Market Initiative (SMI) has called for the establishment of a multimillion-dollar catalytic development fund to support carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects to help unlock financing for the sector.

Sustainable debt round-up: CADES, Andalusia, Aeroporti di Roma ... and more

NatWest: 'Imperative' bond issuers attract fast-growing transition funds

Bond issuers should not let the "ambiguity" of transition finance definitions hold them back from the "clear opportunity" that the "significant and growing" transition fund market offers, according to NatWest.