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CBL Markets announces first trades of new carbon offset contract

Commodities spot exchange CBL Markets has announced the first trades of the Global Emissions Offset (GEO) - a new carbon contract that sets a price on one metric tonne of CO2 equivalent (1 mtCO2e) based on real-time transactions.

EU Green Bond Standard could hinder market growth, warns ICMA

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) has warned that aspects of the EU's planned green bond standard could drive up costs and hinder the market's growth.

Green, social and sustainability bond market nearly doubles in third quarter

In a year thrown into disarray by the coronavirus pandemic, Ahren Lester reports on how issuance of green, social and sustainability bonds has continued to power ahead, helped by a broadening range of issuers and more large issues.

Impact Investing Institute launches principles for pension trustees

The UK's Impact Investing Institute has developed principles for pension trustees intended to give an 'accessible, practical insight' into the field as well as steps they can take to develop an investment strategy.

Five years on from the UN SDGs, investors cannot afford to ignore impact

The financial industry has a role to play in supporting the actions being taken by companies to meet the Sustainable Development Goals, says Vafa Ahmadi

Investor in impact managers makes four hires

Zamo Capital has recruited four private equity investment specialists, including former executives at Morgan Stanley, Aberdeen Standard and BlueOrchard, to its leadership team.

Tideline launches impact verification business

US-based consultancy Tideline has launched BlueMark, a separate business to provide 'verification' of investors' claims of positive impact.

People Moves, 2 October: Robeco; Context Labs; Sumitomo Mitsui; Qontigo; Deutsche Bundesbank; RPMI Railpen; Hamilton Lane; Savills IM; Global Coalition for Animal Welfare

Equator Principles criticised for continued prioritisation of developed nations

The fourth version of the Equator Principles has come into effect, yet is already facing criticism from NGOs for an 'arbitrary' distinction between developed nations financing approaches and those in emerging markets.

EIB targets €250m circular bioeconomy fund after €82m first close

The European Investment Bank's (EIB) private equity-focused circular bioeconomy fund has raised €82 million ($96 million) at first close, with the fund targeted to raise around €250 million.