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Dow Jones launches news-driven ESG data tool

US media giant Dow Jones has launched a sustainability data tool that incorporates news as well as corporate disclosures to score more than 6,000 public companies...

Biomass data from satellites 'can benefit voluntary carbon market'

Satellite imagery has been used to build a global map the amount of carbon sequestered by trees and plants, in a development that could help add transparency to forestry carbon...

Exxon's net zero goal 'underwhelming, but sign of change'

ExxonMobil's newly-minted net zero 'ambition' will underwhelm many investors - but could be a sign that new board members are bringing positive change, according to commentators.

Asian market growth for ICE sustainability indices

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking environment-related and other thematic Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) indices saw strong growth in Asian markets last year.

Exxon's 'ambition' for net zero operational emissions

ExxonMobil has set an 'ambition' to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its own operations by 2050, months after a climate-themed investor revolt - but stopped short of setting plans to reduce emissions from use of its products.

Coal terminal developer issues 'ridiculous' sustainability-linked bond

An Indian port operator developing a coal terminal has sparked controversy after it raised $400 million from its debut sustainability-linked bond.

NBIM: CDSB reporting 'unlikely to be comparable'

Bond round-up: Cades, Snam, EIB, CaixaBank, CBC, L&Q ... and more

More data needed on ABS climate risk, says Banque de France

Data gaps mean it is not currently possible to measure the climate impact of asset-backed securities (ABS) used as collateral in the European Central Bank (ECB) asset purchase scheme, according to research by France's central bank.

IAIS to focus on climate change, systemic risk and ICS

Climate change and mitigating systemic risk are among the priorities of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors...