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ISSB reports will satisfy California climate disclosure rules, regulator says

Insurers unclear on path to UK SRS compliance, Crowe survey finds

A survey by consultancy Crowe UK has revealed "significant uncertainty" for some insurers over the forthcoming UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS), with many yet to assess the full implications of the standard for their organisations.

Carbon project developers complain of 'painful' delays at Verra

Carbon project developers have criticised delays in Verra's approval process, telling Environmental Finance this is causing friction with some buyers of carbon credits.

Sustainable investors walking 'fine line' when it comes to defence stocks

Sustainable investors looking to allocate to the defence sector are navigating a "fine line" when it comes to ascertaining whether products can be used for offensive as well as defensive purposes, a UK asset manager has claimed.

Exchanges call on policymakers to provide more direction on nature

Exchanges hope to launch nature-related initiatives and products, but have implored governments to lay the groundwork by providing better consistency and clarity on how they will tackle nature degradation.

Indonesian nature investment collaboration launched

Impact investment specialists Supernova Equatora Capital and Clarmondial have entered a strategic partnership in a bid to unlock private capital towards nature-based investments in Indonesia.

Ocean impact funds market swells to €2.3bn

Ocean-related impact funds have collectively raised €2.3 billion ($2.6 billion) in capital commitments to date, according to Environmental Finance research.

'Significant room' to unlock full potential of gender bonds, LGX finds

Better data backed up by strengthened certification and reporting can help to unlock the "full potential" of gender bonds, according to a report by Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX).

Transition bonds: 'Too niche and too complicated'

Attempts to develop a dedicated transition bond market could prove "self-defeating" for sustainable bond markets, yet could add "maturity" by opening it up to more diverse industries and projects.

Keep clause to review inclusion of financial sector in CSDDD, non-profits urge EU

EU lawmakers have been urged to retain a clause requiring the EU to reconsider including financial institutions in scope of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), in a letter by a group of NGOs.