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Warning over potential shortage of high-quality credits

There could a scarcity of high-quality carbon credits, according to BeZero Carbon, as buyers increasingly seek them out.

Nominations for EF Sustainable Debt Awards 2026 now open

Nominations have opened for the 2026 Environmental Finance Sustainable Debt Awards, recognising innovation in the green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bond and loan markets.

Carbon Equity launches $50m climate tech fund

Carbon Equity has launched a climate technology fund, with $20 million already raised against a $50 million target.

Al Rajhi Bank launches second social sukuk

Al Rajhi Bank has hired 11 banks to manage a planned second social sukuk issuance, four months after the Saudi Arabian lender debuted its first dedicated social deal.

Alignment begins on agriculture and food indicators

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is to work on streamlining agriculture and food metrics in 2026 to help scale capital flows.

Mirova acquires three onshore wind parks

Mirova has acquired three Swedish onshore wind parks from renewable energy developer Eolus for an undisclosed sum through its €1.2 billion ($1.4 billion) Mirova Energy Transition 6 (MET6) strategy.

AIIB launches $1bn sustainability bond after record 2025

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has hired three banks to manage its first Sustainable Development Bond (SDB) of 2026 after the major issuer raised a record $7.7 billion from sustainability bonds in 2025.

Climate concerns spur US Democrats to open inquiry into Florida insurance ratings

Three Democrat lawmakers have opened an inquiry into Demotech to assess whether its insurance ratings reliably measure exposure to climate-related risks in the state of Florida.

Hong Kong considers nature taxonomy expansion

Hong Kong is exploring how to attract private capital towards nature and biodiversity projects in the jurisdiction, including a potential expansion of its sustainable finance taxonomy.