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EU Taxonomy alignment lower than expected, says Commission

The EU Commission is to prioritise work to promote transition plans, following lower-than-expected levels of investor alignment with the sustainability taxonomy, a key executive has said.

Top 100 companies are 'second largest' emitter behind China

Dutch investors tell oil and gas companies 'prove your commitment to Paris'

Asian companies failing to manage physical climate risk, say Amundi, AIIB

Asian companies and issuers are failing to take action on physical climate risk, despite suffering disproportionately from its impacts, a report has revealed.

Church of England Pensions Board taking legal proceedings against Volkswagen

Church of England Pensions Board has announced it is taking legal proceedings against Volkswagen AG for refusing to reveal information on its climate lobbying activities.

Progress on SDGs stalls, says M&G

Progress on meeting the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) stalled in the past year, according to a "depressing" report by M&G.

BlackRock launches global 'sustainable' fund

Market innovation needed to 'mainstream' impact investing

Market innovation is still needed to mainstream impact investing in the UK, a report by legal advisory Taylor Vinters has found.

Loan round-up: Mercedes-Benz, Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Grit, FLSmidth ... and more

ELFA, LMA update ESG leverage finance disclosure guide

Two trade associations have updated their environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure guidance for the leveraged finance industry, including a new chapter on ESG litigation risk.