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Standardisation of ESG data may not be a good thing, says Yale academic
15 November 2018Standardisation of data on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues may hinder rather than help investors, according to a researcher at Yale University.
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Green bonds round-up, 14 November 2018
14 November 2018Netherlands-based ING Group has completed a dual-tranche green bond worth $2.96 billion, making it the largest Europe-based financial institution issuer of green bonds.
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Carbone 4 supports inclusion of Scope 3 in EU benchmark proposals
14 November 2018European Commission proposals to introduce minimum standards for low-carbon benchmarks should factor in emissions from a company’s value chain - so-called Scope 3 emissions - according to a member of the group mandated to deliver the changes.
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China unveils ‘game-changing’ guidelines for green investment
13 November 2018The publication of the first official policy guidance for Chinese investors on integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors has been hailed as “a potential game-changer” for one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
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Green bond market breaks half-a-trillion-dollar barrier
13 November 2018Total green bond issuance has smashed through the $500 billion barrier, marking a significant milestone for the 11-year-old market, data from Environmental Finance’s database reveals.
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No one uses our TCFD report, says Solvay
09 November 2018The lack of investor response to climate-related disclosures has been challenged by the CFO of a major chemicals company, who has issued a stark call for increased engagement.
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Investors can bring pressure to bear on big oil, says Total CEO
09 November 2018Investors must bring their power to bear on oil and gas giants like Total, through engagement rather than fossil fuel exclusion policies, the company’s chief executive has urged.
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French climate-related reporting law has had 'transformative effect'
08 November 2018France's climate-related reporting law has transformed how investors and corporates approach the issue of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, a Paris-based asset manager has claimed.
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UK government rejects calls for mandatory climate-related reporting
01 November 2018The UK government has rebutted calls from a parliamentary committee to require companies to make climate-related financial disclosures.
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Green bonds round-up, 31 Oct 2018
31 October 2018German utility EnBW has raised €500 million ($573 million) from its inaugural issue on the green bond market.