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25% cut in emissions by corporates setting science-based climate targets

Citi's $200m impact fund invests in seven companies

US bank Citi has invested in seven companies via its $200 million impact fund, including in those focusing on the areas of technology, transportation and education.

'Legislate against' deforestation financed by Vanguard, BlackRock

Sanctions should be introduced for financial institutions like Vanguard, State Street and BlackRock, which collectively provide $2.7 trillion in financing to companies driving tropical deforestation and have no policy to curb the practice, according to a report by Global Canopy.

EU carbon market update: 26 January 2021

WCI carbon market update: 25 January 2021

News Round Up: Northern Trust, Encavis, Corporate Knights, Climate Adaptation Summit, and more

Bain Double Impact invests in healthcare provider

Bain Capital Double Impact has invested an undisclosed amount in Multi-Specialty Healthcare, an provider of post-traumatic injury care and physical rehabilitation.

Bank of England urged to reduce climate change risk exposure by lawmakers

The Bank of England (BoE) has been urged by a group of Members of Parliament to align its £20 billion ($27 billion) asset purchase programme to the Paris Agreement and require large firms receiving help from the taxpayer during the Covid-19 pandemic to provide climate disclosures.

BIS launches second green bond fund for central banks

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has launched a euro-denominated green bond fund for central banks, joining its inaugural fund launched in 2019.

How advanced AI can produce the ESG data investors need

The best way to get timely data is by combining artificial with human intelligence, says Alexandra Mihailescu Cichon