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IDB planning landmark 'Amazonia Bond' debut in 2026

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) plans to launch its innovative $1 billion 'Amazonia Bond' issuance programme in 2026, but other market participants continue to watch whether the COP30 event in Brazil could see other issuers enter the market sooner rather than later.

Australian super fund backs Macquarie as part of AUD2bn impact allocation

The Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has kicked off plans to allocate AUD2 billion ($1.3 billion) to impact investing by the end of the decade with a significant allocation to Australian infrastructure investor Macquarie Asset Management.

SEC chair says 'concerning' EU sustainability rules should dump double materiality

The chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has criticised the anticipated impact on US companies of EU sustainability rules, suggesting that the bloc should drop a requirement that companies report their impact on environment and the society.

Finance a key theme for COP30, says CISL

Finance is set to be a key theme at COP30 in Belém, the Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has predicted,...

European supervisors call for shortened PAI rules after finding improved reports

Belgian meat processers pitch SME reporting template to 'replace EFRAG tool'

'New era' hailed for emissions accounting with ISO, GHG Protocol tie-up

UK unveils legislation to ratify High Seas Treaty

The UK government has introduced legislation to support the anticipated ratification of the UN High Seas Treaty as it takes a step closer to ratification.

KawiSafi raises $90m for second Africa clean energy blended finance fund

RGreen provides €50m debt to SWEN-backed biomethane producer