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Changing US policy impacting climate risk assessment, says AllianceBernstein

AllianceBernstein said it is changing its climate risk assessments to reflect the withdrawal of community support by the US federal government.

AI begins to transform ESG data market

The technology is changing how investors interact with the data. Peter Cripps reports

Is the ESG data industry set for its next wave of M&A?

Deals are flowing as a tough market creates the need to consolidate. Peter Cripps reports

Market 'relatively inefficient' at pricing ESG risks, says Aberdeen

Issuers that are managing ESG risks effectively are not always being rewarded with tighter spreads or better market access, according to UK-based investor Aberdeen, as limited disclosure does not always reflect progress.

Fossil fuel category included in Canadian taxonomy proposals

A category for 'abatement measures' that incorporates fossil fuels has been included in proposals for Canada's 'green and transition taxonomy', in what was described as a "novel" element for taxonomies globally.

Stranded assets a 'missed opportunity', says BNP Paribas

Investors should not avoid stranded assets but instead use them as an opportunity to reduce vulnerabilities and climate risks, an Environmental Finance webinar has heard.

'Boots on the ground' verification still needed for accurate risk assessment

On-site verification is often still needed to verify climate risk data for real assets, an Environmental Finance webinar has heard.

EF's Sustainability Data Guide 2026 published

Environmental Finance has launched its latest annual Sustainability Data Guide, shining a light on the rapid evolution of the sustainability data market.

Ethifinance and ESG Book to combine

Aviva Investors, CEFC and Gresham House back AUD142m forestry project