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EBA hints it will resist calls to delay ESG scenario analysis rules amid CSRD overhaul

Rules for EU banks to conduct routine 'ESG scenario analysis' "cannot depend directly" on corporate reporting rules, their regulator said in response to calls to delay introduction while the bloc overhauls its Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Carbon market's biggest players urge governments to step up

Some of the voluntary carbon market's biggest players have called on governments to play a more proactive role and clarify the position of voluntary action within Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

Expand nature compliance markets, urge UK parliamentarians

The UK government has been urged to expand nature compliance markets and stand behind its Biodiversity Net Gain legislation.

Biggest drawback of CSA's disclosure 'pause' is delay to assured data, investor says

Investors expecting an uplift in the quality of climate-related data face a longer wait for this to be independently assured and brought on par with conventional financial disclosures, after Canadian regulators' decision to 'pause' rules, according to Mackenzie Investments.

Environmental Finance's Sustainability Data conference returns to New York next week

The conference on 14 May, now in its third year in the US, will hear about the latest trends in sustainability data

Impact investors to benefit as 'Trump's term pushes capital away from Mag7'

Donald Trump's second presidency could be beneficial for US-based impact investors, as the consequences of policy will encourage a refocus on smaller assets, an impact investor has claimed.

Microsoft's climate fund inks first US timberland deal

Microsoft has invested in forest management firm EFM's latest fund, with a large-scale carbon removal deal inked alongside.

UK wealth managers lack impact offering, report finds

UK wealth managers have been slow to provide clients with an impact offering, but many recognise the business case, a report from the Impact Investing Institute has found.

Sustainable debt round-up: IBRD, Singapore, Invenergy ... and more

US flood risk analysis reveals 'material blind spot' for investors

A new flood data tool has revealed that an average of 60% of losses in the US mainland occur outside federally defined zones, meaning that investors' exposure may be "materially underestimated, putting portfolios at risk".