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Sustainability-linked bond growth softens second quarter sustainable bond slowdown

Sustainability-linked bond issuance in the second quarter of 2021 tripled on the first three months of the year...

Water risk and investment opportunities briefing afternoon round-up

Environmental Finance's 'Water Risk and Investment Opportunities' event included a half-day of presentations, a panel, and a live discussion group

Ceres: 'Troubling inconsistency' in corporate US climate policy approach

Some of the largest US companies have displayed "troubling inconsistency" by opposing climate action...

WCI carbon market update: 13 July 2021

The California Carbon Allowances (CCA) reached new highs this week before retreating slightly, says Nicolas Girod

EU carbon market update: 13 July 2021

Carbon prices rallied again to achieve a new record high, driven by strong energy fundamentals...

Two Sigma Impact acquires child care provider

Two Sigma Impact has acquired Circle of Care, a home and clinic-based paediatric therapy provider based in Texas.

Lightrock closes $900m global growth impact fund

Private equity firm Lightrock closed its Lightrock Growth Fund I at $900 million, with investments from LGT and its private clients.

UK to launch Impact Taskforce to help global Covid recovery

MSCI names 10 biggest emitters failing to disclose emissions

Coal India, Russian oil company Surgutneftegaz PAO and Chinese corporation Shaanxi Coal Industry lead a list of 10 companies...

Second phase of SFDR delayed until July 2022

The EU has delayed implementation of the second phase of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) by six months, until 1 July, 2022.