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'Scope 4' emissions 'key' to assessing real world transition impact

Calculating the 'Scope 4' avoided emissions is "very important" if you are trying demonstrate the real world impact of your operations and investments, and is especially important when assessing companies that provide climate solutions, an Environmental Finance event heard.

Japanese regulator readies guidance to spur impact investment in start-ups

From Michael Hurley in Tokyo

Green, social bonds 'perform better' than sustainability bonds

A sustainable fixed income investor prefers dedicated green and social bonds over sustainability bonds because they perform better in secondary markets.

More Just Transition strategies needed, says Climate Action 100+

The Future of ESG Data conference: Impact estimation models are 'a risky business'

Bond round-up: Netherlands, Uzbekistan, AIB ... and more

UK's biodiversity legislation could be replicated, says Gresham House

The UK's 'biodiversity net gain' methodology could be replicated, Gresham House predicted, but it will not be the "silver bullet" for biodiversity many expect it to be.

ESG data provider raises $3.5m and launches anti-greenwashing AI tool

The Future of ESG Data conference: ISSB 'will help transform Wild West ESG data market'

The work of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will help transform the Wild West of ESG data, a panel exploring potential game changers for the market heard.

The Future of ESG Data conference: Scope 3 emissions double counting 'not much of an issue'

'Double counting' of emissions in Scope 3 calculations is "not much of an issue" and can actually be an "important" factor in carbon risk management, market experts told an Environmental Finance event.