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Sustainable loan volumes down a third in first half of 2024

Borrowing through sustainable loans is down a third in the first six months of 2024, led by a sharp decline in sustainability-linked loan (SLL) lending.

Mercedes-Benz issues first green asset-backed security

German firm Mercedes-Benz has raised CNY765 million ($105 million) from its first green asset-backed security (ABS), which is also believed to be the first instrument of this type from an overseas carmaker in the Chinese market.

The 'horse has bolted': Challenge to CSDDD & CSRD likely to fail, say observers

A proposal by EU parliamentarians to delay and weaken reporting requirements under landmark EU sustainability regulations has been dismissed as "political gesturing" and is likely to fail, according to observers.

Major NGOs denounce SBTi offset plans

The debate about whether the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) should allow for the use of offsets within transition plans has continued, with NGOs and indigenous groups on different sides of the argument.

Starmer's UK is 'back in the race to net zero'

Sustainability-focused investors reacted positively to the landslide victory for Keir Starmer's Labour party in the UK's general election, amid claims that "the UK is back in the race to net zero".

Commission report backs climate risk buffers at banks

Macroprudential instruments such as a system-wide climate capital buffer may be needed to help cope with the full spillover effects of climate change on banks, a report by the European Commission has argued.

Lack of location data leaves UBP unable to assess biodiversity fund's impact

A lack of asset-level data is hindering portfolio-wide assessments of biodiversity impact, UBP claimed, as it called for increased disclosure from companies.

Japan not currently seeking CBI certification for next transition bond

Japan is not currently looking to secure Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) certification for its transition bond issuance later in July. This follows the sovereign stepping back from the certification process for its third deal in May.

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