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Palladium takes minority stake in Bamboo Capital Partners

Palladium has bought a minority stake of 8.5% in Bamboo Capital Partners, in a move the companies say is designed to 'mobilise' $1 billion in 'impact capital' by 2023.

Trafigura signs $500m low-carbon financing facility

Commodities trader Trafigura has established a 'low carbon aluminium' financing platform of up to $500 million, with Natixis and Rabobank supporting Trafigura in the design and structuring of the instrument.

Transition bonds: the time is now

The transition label is key to helping meet the Paris Climate Agreement, argue Sandeep Bhattacharya and Sourajit Aiyer

Covid-19 is first sustainability crisis of 21st century, says Pimco

The Covid-19 pandemic is arguably the first sustainability crisis of the 21st century, and is likely to help accelerate action among investors on long-term sustainability risks, according to Pimco.

EU carbon market update: 7 September 2020

A sharp increase in auction volumes this week means the outlook for EU Allowances remains bearish, says Tom Lord*

Carbon price jumps 19% in latest RGGI auction

Carbon emission allowances in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) market cleared at a price of $6.82 in this month's auction, almost 19% above the level seen in the June auction.

Mexican coral reef insurance attracts new underwriters

The first ever parametric insurance product to cover a coral reef has been renewed, but with different insurers taking the risk.

Credit Suisse launches 'ocean engagement' fund

Credit Suisse is to launch an engagement-focused, impact investment fund intended to improve ocean health, in partnership with Rockefeller Asset Management.

'Sustainable seafood' fund aims for 2021 launch

Global Commission on Adaptation aims to boost finance for nature-based solutions

The Global Commission on Adaptation has renewed a call for innovative financing models to scale-up investment in nature-based solutions (NBS) to climate change.