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Scenario analysis, policy advocacy among biggest gaps in investor transition plans, Ceres finds

Only a handful of North America's largest investors use climate scenarios as part of strategic investment decision-making, and only about half provide information on their climate advocacy, according to a Ceres analysis of their transition plans.

Costa Rica 'almost done' with framework ahead of 2025 sustainable bond debut

Costa Rica is planning to issue its debut sovereign sustainable bond in the first half of 2025, but the Latin American country is not currently looking to use the sustainability-linked bond format like some regional peers.

BNP Paribas to rename transition fund over negative connotations

BNP Paribas Asset Management is looking to rename its Energy Transition Fund over concerns that the term now has negative connotations.

Renewables investors beginning to "push" for nature, says Bluefield

More renewable infrastructure investors are integrating nature into their assets, but conversations remain at an early stage, Bluefield Partners has told Environmental Finance.

Bank of China raises CNY2.5bn from ground-breaking 'SGS' sustainable bond

Bank of China (BoC) has raised CNY2.5 billion ($351 million) from the first 'sustainability-linked, green, and social loan' (SGS) bond issued under its innovative framework which follows the publication of recent ground-breaking market guidance.

Climate lobbying among most powerful levers to address 'frightening' climate risk - Railpen

Pushing oil and gas companies to align their climate lobbying with decarbonisation targets is one of the most powerful levers for addressing a "frightening" acceleration in climate risk in institutional investors' investment portfolios, according to Railpen.

Limited funding for UK energy generation solutions, says SDCL

Energy generation remains underfunded despite broader investor interest in backing energy transition themes, Sustainable Development Capital's founder has told Environmental Finance.

Trump victory could see EV makers bear brunt of weakened IRA, says MUFG

Subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs) are among areas of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) set to be most at risk if Donald Trump wins re-election later this year, according to researchers at MUFG.

Jordan Ahli Bank issues 'landmark' first sustainability bond

Jordan Ahli Bank (JAB) has raised $50 million from the first sustainability bond by a Jordanian issuer.