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Sustainable bonds must evolve from 'signalling' to real world impact

The growth of sustainable bonds has not been matched by the growth of sustainable investment in the real economy, and this should be the focus of the market - even if this results in slower growth, according to a sustainable investment specialist.

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New nature law 'critical for future of EU Green Deal', says Mirova

The adoption of the EU's Nature Restoration Law is a crucial moment for the EU Green Deal package of regulations in the face of political pushback, according to the CEO of Mirova.

Water scarcity to increase emerging market sovereign credit risk, says Moody's

Growing water demand and worsening global water scarcity is set to increase sovereign credit risk, with emerging market countries and the US set to be particularly affected, Moody's Investors Service has warned.

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Some APAC banks "double counting" climate contributions, warns Fitch

While banks in Asia Pacific's developed markets are making "good progress" on the transition, Fitch Group's CreditSights warned some may be artificially enlarging and double counting their contributions to climate change.

Progress on JETPs 'slower than expected', says Sustainable Fitch

Progress on the UN's Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) has been slower than expected, but taxonomies that include transitional activities could help emerging markets meet their decarbonisation targets, Sustainable Fitch has told Environmental Finance.

France moves closer to requiring 'say on climate' transition plans

Companies listed in France would be required to give investors a 'say on climate' transition plans and their implementation, under plans set to be discussed in Parliament this month.

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