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More ESG resolutions expected at Berkshire Hathaway meeting

Verra's VCS approved for best-in-class label

After 'significant changes', Verra's Verified Carbon Standard has been deemed as eligible for the best-in-class 'core carbon principles' (CCPs) label.

EU investigates how to mobilise private capital for low- and middle-income countries

Financing under spotlight in plastic treaty negotiations

After a 'disappointing' end to negotiations on a global plastics treaty, financing the implementation of a future treaty has been named as a key topic requiring progress before negotiations resume later this year.

Businesses urge California to unlock funding for climate disclosure rule

Bond round-up: Unédic, TDC Net, Bank of Cyprus ... and more

Corporates lead green bond issuance across $3trn milestone

Cumulative green bond issuance has crossed $3 trillion after a strong start to 2024 for the oldest sustainable bond instrument, with corporates leading the way with its own $1 trillion milestone passed.

KfW: 'Greenium discussion is back' with €4bn green bond

KfW has raised €4 billion ($4.3 billion) from an "extraordinary" green bond of 2024, which the German development bank said reopens the discussions around the 'greenium' for green bonds.

NTR acquires 10% in UK offshore windfarm from Macquarie AM

Biodiversity financing gap stems from lack of value placed on ecosystem services, says Allianz

The biodiversity financing gap is mainly caused by a lack of understanding of the "price tag" for ecosystem services, with the value of soil being particularly poorly understood, according to a research note by Allianz.