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'Drastic' increase in US Paris-aligned passive fund quality needed

The World Resources Institute (WRI) has argued that a "drastic increase" in the quality and size of Paris Agreement-aligned passive equity investing is needed to achieve global climate goals.

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GFANZ launches Asia-Pacific network

The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) has launched its Asia-Pacific (APAC) network, which includes a regional office in Singapore and an advisory board.

Inaugural ISSB members appointed

The four inaugural members of the body developing global baseline sustainability reporting standards have been appointed.

South Asia outperforming on financial inclusion investments - GIIN

South and Southeast Asian nations are ahead of the pace needed to achieve financial inclusion related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN).

Google, Unilever & more to pilot VCMI carbon credits code of conduct

Businesses including Google, Unilever and Hitachi will pilot a 'code of practice' scheme to classify the integrity of carbon credits bought by companies voluntarily.

Energy Capital Partners readies Biffa takeover

Climate-themed investment manager Energy Capital Partners (ECP) has prepared a takeover bid for UK waste management company Biffa which values the company at £1.36 billion ($1.7 billion).

L&G's chief executive defends climate free speech

Nigel Wilson supports right to air anti-climate change comments as HSBC's Stuart Kirk fallout continues

Macron and Bloomberg launch climate data transparency drive

An initiative has been launched to boost transparency on climate data, and allow companies to be "held accountable" for their net zero commitments.

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