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Time is ripe to launch 'sustainable' funds after SFDR clarifications, says Redwheel

The time is ripe for fund managers to launch new, sustainability-themed products as confusion surrounding what constitutes a 'sustainable' fund under EU regulation abates, Redwheel has said.

Bond round-up: China Power International, EIB, KfW ... and more

EIB raises $5bn from record-breaking green bond

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has raised $5 billion from the largest ever US dollar-denominated green bond from a supranational, with the size of the orderbook also setting a record.

Banks invest $45m in carbon offset trading platform

BNP Paribas is among nine banks who have invested $45 million together in voluntary carbon credit trading platform Carbonplace.

Indian regulator tightens green bond standard

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has tightened requirements for issuers on green debt securities in India,...

Schroders backs nature measurement tech firm

Natcap, a biodiversity measurement technology firm, has closed a £2.5 million ($2.99 million) seed round with support from investors including Schroders.

Forestry investment to see 'huge growth' despite challenges, says pension fund

Forestry investment will surge over the next year as corporates seek to offset their greenhouse gas emissions, but the sector brings numerous challenges, UK pension fund Cushon has said.

Framework launched to assess climate in sovereign bonds

A proposed framework will create a "common language" to help investors better understand countries' climate risk and opportunities, and engage with them on the subject, one of its creators said.

Australian regulator ready to litigate greenwashing claims

The Australian securities markets regulator has told Environmental Finance that it is preparing to increase action against greenwashing and take the most 'egregious' cases to court.

US, UK and Canada corporate sustainable bond issuance plummets in 2022

Corporate sustainable bond issuance in the US, UK and Canada in 2022 shrank more sharply than in other G7 countries, some of which managed to deliver growth during a tough year...