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BHP climate transition plan gains shareholders' approval

Mining giant BHP has won shareholder backing for its Climate transition action plan (CTAP), despite opposition from the world's largest sovereign wealth fund.

Finance emerges as battleground at COP16

By Peter Cripps at COP16 in Cali, Colombia

Verdane bags increased US investor interest for €700m decarb fundraise

Decarbonisation and technology-focused private equity firm Verdane has closed its second decarbonisation strategy at €700 million ($757.2 million).

More private capital than ever before flowing to Africa, says AIIM

More money is being committed by institutional investors into Africa than ever before, a local infrastructure investor has claimed.

UK funding for CCS, hydrogen and nuclear receives cautious backing from investors

The UK Government's plans to fund carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS), hydrogen and nuclear energy as part of its clean energy commitments has won cautious praise from investors - but also raised concerns of a disjointed climate strategy.

Sustainable debt round-up: Argenta, Saur, SSEN ... and more

Segment for ESG ratings added to proposals for free EU sustainability database

European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have added a category for ESG rating providers to a planned EU-wide database, which they say will help improve the visibility of ESG ratings when users search for sustainability information.

Hong Kong to launch ISSB adoption roadmap by end of year

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is to launch a roadmap on adoption of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) before the end of the year.

DBS Bank to begin nature reporting

DBS Bank is to begin nature reporting next year, Environmental Finance has learned.

Sustainable bond impact report shortfalls trigger 'toxic mix of assumptions'

Sustainable bond issuer failure to publish post-issuance impact reports is a major problem in both emerging and developed markets, according to State Street Global Advisors (SSGA)...