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Lack of detailed transition plans shows need for vigilance of climate 'leaders', NBIM says

Research showing that no high-emitting companies with decarbonisation targets has detailed plans to reach these shows investors must remain vigilant to inaction - even by companies viewed as climate 'leaders', according to a manager of Norway's $1.7 trillion 'oil fund'.

Sustainable Debt Americas 2024 returns to New York next week

Environmental Finance's Sustainable Debt conference returns to New York next week, Thursday 19 September. Environmental Finance subscribers receive a 30% discount to attend.

Avoided emissions database ready for use from December, Mirova says

A database that will 'standardise' the calculation of avoided greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is set to be published ready for use from December, one of its financial institution backers has said.

MSCI investor guide to antimicrobial resistance warns of widespread risk, issues call to action

A report by MSCI has found that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could have a global economic impact of up to $210 trillion by 2050, highlighting funding gaps for many of the companies involved in tackling the issue.

Mirova creates research centre to spur blended finance with proof of impact

Mirova has launched a research centre it says will catalyse blended finance and impact investments by combining the knowledge of its investment teams with academic research in under-examined areas, including through the creation of a blended finance database.

Shortage of EM investment opportunities obstructing decarbonisation, pension fund says

The Church of England Pensions Board surveyed potential investment opportunities to contribute to "real world decarbonisation" in emerging markets - but came up short of ideas, it has said.

Amazon backs using SASB as basis for EU standards

Retail giant Amazon and asset manager Capital Group have lent their support to calls for the EU to base its sector-specific sustainability reporting standards on those used in the IFRS S2 standards.

Sustainable Debt Round-up: EU, EIB, Fingrid ... and more

Generalists can provide value-add to impact specialists on transactions

Institutional investors tend to allocate capital towards highly-focused, specialised impact investors rather than those taking a more generalist approach, but both types can add value to a deal.

MUFG, Doha Bank sign first Middle Eastern 'green repo' deal

MUFG and Doha Bank have finalised the first 'green repo' scheme signed in the Middle East, with the transaction using green bonds as the underlying collateral.