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Loan round-up: Delta Fiber, Iberdrola, Yapi Kredi Leasing, Iren, First REIT ... and more

Climate inconsistency in financial reports could be 'greenwashing'

The inconsistent handling of climate-related factors in the financial statements of highly carbon-exposed companies could be evidence of 'greenwashing,' according to Carbon Tracker.

Bond round-up: UK, CADES, Engie, A2A, Komatsu, Contact Energy ... and more

Shorting stocks can be climate engagement tool, Jefferies says

Investors that buy and sell stocks in the hope that they lose value "could serve as an indirect engagement tool in pushing companies to reduce their carbon footprint", according to Jefferies.

Last chance to enter Impact Awards 2022

Entries to Environmental Finance's Impact Awards are set to close at midnight on Friday 7th October.

Iceberg Data Lab updates biodiversity tool with positive indicator

Iceberg Data Lab has updated its corporate biodiversity footprint analysis tool to enable investors to gauge the positive impact of their portfolios on natural capital.

Malta urged to issue sovereign green bond to 'jumpstart' local market

The Maltese government has been urged by its central bank to issue the first green bond in the country in the hope of "jumpstarting" the local sustainable finance market.

Indian regulator recommends voluntary carbon market development

A sustainable finance committee at the IFSCA has recommended that an Indian voluntary carbon market is developed as part of plans to attract international investment.

Inflation Reduction Act 'could transform bond market', conference hears

The US' Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) could have a transformative effect on the labelled bond market, a panel heard.

Axa IM: Agrifood biodiversity problem is 'elephant in the room'

The agricultural supply chain's impact on biodiversity is an obvious problem that is being avoided by financial institutions, which often do not know how to address the issue, an executive at Axa Investment Managers (Axa IM) has said.