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Loan round-up: Hysan, Chinachem, CK Asset, Trailstone, Vena Energy ... and more

$459bn annual funding gap for ocean protection

An extra $459 billion is needed each year to combat the growing threat to the ocean, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in a new report launched today.

UN: G20 private investment in nature is 'meagre'

Private investment in nature-based solutions from firms based in G20 countries is a "meagre" $14 billion annually, a report led by UN EP has found.

ECB launches climate stress test with 'indirect impact on capital requirements'

The results of a 2022 climate stress test of Europe's banks could indirectly impact capital requirements, the European Central Bank (ECB) has said, as it formally launched the exercise.

EF Bond Data relaunched

The Environmental Finance Bond Database has been relaunched as Environmental Finance Data, or simply EF Data.

Bain Capital Double Impact invests in water management firm

AqueoUS Vets (AV), a manufacturer of water treatment systems in the US, has announced that it has secured investment from Bain Capital Double Impact.

Bond round-up: France, P3, CTP, Denmark, Acciona Energia ... and more

Costco emissions reduction shareholder proposal passed

A shareholder proposal calling on US retailer Costco to adopt greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets secured support from more than two-thirds of investors despite the board urging it to be rejected.

Quintet launches fund that offsets carbon of its equities

Quintet Private Bank has launched a multi-asset, climate neutral fund, which it claims is the first of its kind and could be copied by others in the industry.

Robeco, CISL: Soil degradation poses financial risk

Investors in agriculture need to incorporate the material financial risk of soil degradation into their decisions,...