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Shell's climate plan passes despite investor pushback

Shell's climate transition plan was backed by shareholders at its annual general meeting (AGM) despite early criticism it did not go far enough.

Actis buys platform focusing on housing Indian life scientists

M&G faces shareholder backlash on its climate transition plan

One-fifth of shareholders reject net-zero emissions commitments

Bond round-up: Austria, EIB, RWE, Munich Re, Volvo, Tele2 ... and more

Green Century's Samuelrich awaits McDonald's board vote

A sustainable investment specialist will tomorrow learn whether she has won her bid for election to the board of McDonald's, a role for which she was nominated to tackle an animal welfare issue at the fast food giant.

96% of carbon prices do not cover 2030 targets

The World Bank has found that less than 4% of global emissions are currently covered by a direct carbon price within the range needed by 2030, despite a year of record growth for Emission Trading Schemes (ETSs).

France launches landmark inflation-linked green bond

Prolific green bond issuer France has launched its first inflation-linked green bond, which is believed to be the first instrument of its type.

Nomura AM expects to file first climate resolution

Nomura Asset Management expects to file an ESG-related shareholder resolution for the first time ever next year.

Investors target food sector climate lethargy in engagement guide

A "continued lack of progress" by US food companies to set climate targets has led to the publication of an investor guide to ramp up engagement with the high-emitting sector.

Standard Chartered CEO: 'VCMs exist because governments have failed'

Standard Chartered has hailed the voluntary carbon market (VCM) as the best route for wealth to flow from developed nations to emerging markets.