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Climate-related gaps in financial statements persist, investors warn

Widespread failure by companies to provide adequate transparency on the financial impacts of climate change persists, despite standards and regulations increasingly pushing for greater detail, according to a group of investors.

'Worrying trend' of climate backtracking by European banks, finds ShareAction

European bank responses on several key sustainability themes are "insufficient", according to a new report by ShareAction, which highlighted evidence of backtracking on climate commitments by some.

TNFD brings clarity to nature data - but investors must demand accountability

Standardised nature data will improve access and comparability. But only independent, behavioural risk intelligence can reveal how companies actually operate on the ground, writes Alexandra Mihailescu Cichon

EU moves forward on carbon credits within climate targets

The European Parliament and EU Member States have agreed to allow countries to use Article 6 credits to meet 2040 emission reduction targets.

Climate investing isn't dead in emerging markets, says Ninety One

More opportunities for sustainable debt financing, particularly in the private space, are developing in emerging markets amid strong economic growth and increased uptake of renewable energy, according to asset manager Ninety One.

Consider whether companies are allocating to adaptation, says Allspring

Transition-focused investors should consider whether the companies they invest in have an adaptation plan and how they plan to tackle it, says Allspring Global Investments.

Sustainable debt round-up: ABN Amro, LondonMetric, Mowi ... and more

Pension funds anchor Gresham House €250m forestry first close

Gresham House has reached a €250 million ($290 million) first close for its sustainable forestry strategy after attracting cornerstone investments from two pension funds.

Biodiversity risks affecting credit profile of European companies, researchers say

California regulator unveils climate reporting rules