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Investors need to lobby governments on fossil fuels, says Robeco

Investors need to lobby governments to stop the demand for fossil fuels and plastics if they are to meet their own net zero targets, Robeco has said.

IFC readies ground-breaking emerging markets sustainability bond fund

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is preparing to finalise its innovative sustainable bond fund for emerging markets, with a new name and scaled back fundraise target.

Video: Eliza Mahdavy on how ESG is getting integrated with financial reporting

Eliza Mahdavy, group head of ESG performance at EDF, shares her thoughts on how ESG is being integrated with financial reporting and annual corporate reports.

COP27: Japan launches Article 6 carbon partnership

A partnership to implement an international carbon trading framework under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement has been launched by Japan at COP27.

MSCI to develop forward-looking metrics for private assets

MSCI is looking to develop "forward-looking metrics" for investors to measure their estimated future emissions from private assets, Environmental Finance has learned.

ESG data developments key to financing climate adaptation, says Cervest

Developments in computer analysis to model the climate vulnerability of assets will be key to scaling up investment in adaptation measures, according to Cervest.

ESG in Fixed Income Asia 2022: Highlights

Environmental Finance's in-person ESG in Fixed Income Asia 2022 conference in Singapore recently highlighted the crucial environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics relevant to the fixed income markets in the region...

BlackRock launches €75m impact bond fund

BlackRock has launched an actively managed €75 million ($78 million) dedicated 'impact' bond fund which will predominantly invest in labelled green, social and sustainability bonds.

Brookfield launches 'circular economy' infrastructure developer

COP27: Germany, Egypt partner to drive private nature investment

Mobilising private investment in nature-based solutions is one of seven focus areas of an initiative co-chaired by Germany and Egypt that was launched today at COP27.