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SEC climate rules could have 'meaningful' impact on private firms

The climate disclosure rules proposed by the US Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) could have a "meaningful" indirect impact on private firms despite not currently covering unlisted companies, according to a report.

Bond round-up: Bank of Communications, Singapore, SELP, Innergex, Maruha Nichiro ... and more

Commonwealth Bank to face shareholder resolution on emissions targets

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) is to face a shareholder resolution which calls on the bank to stop financing fossil fuel expansion.

Supply chain emissions tracking is 'growing' data opportunity

Data for the measurement of greenhouse gas emissions in companies' supply chains is an area ripe for investment, according to a climate-focused private equity investor.

India has tremendous scope for blue bonds, says regulator

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has opened a consultation on the potential of 'blue' bonds in the country alongside proposed updates to its green bond standard to align more closely with the Green Bond Principles (GBP) amid lacklustre uptake of its framework.

EU disclosure standards risk overcomplication, supervisors warn

Draft standards for European corporate disclosures on sustainability issues are overcomplicated, may disincentivise disclosures and risk divergence from global requirements, EU supervisors argue.

KBI: Nuclear and gas are negative for SDGs

Nuclear and natural gas are negatively aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) due to environmental concerns, despite the EU classifying them as sustainable,...

US Senate passes 'game-changing' $369bn climate investment package

The US Senate has passed the flagship economic package of President Joe Biden which includes $369 billion dedicated to climate and clean energy investment, in a development one investor described as "shifting the world's largest economy forever towards a greener future".

FfB guide aims to demystify biodiversity measurement

The Finance for Biodiversity Pledge (FfB) says a guide on biodiversity measurement tools can help its financial institution members navigate an increasingly complicated space.

China Green Bond Principles will 'ensure place in global market'

China has published its own green bond principles (GBP) broadly based on the standard administered by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA)...