BlackRock energy transition and circular economy fund raises almost $1bn

Companies weigh delaying preparations for SEC rule in face of legal uncertainty, lawyer says

Uncertainty surrounding the outcome of legal action challenging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) climate disclosure rule is causing some US-listed companies to consider pausing their preparations for compliance, according to a lawyer.

KfW readies first Euro green bond deal of 2024

CSDDD will push companies 'beyond pledges' to act on environmental, social risks

Green bond emissions accounting could 'significantly boost' market

Accounting exclusively for project emissions financed through green bonds could "significantly boost" demand for the instrument as well as encourage greater green bond supply from 'transition' issuers, according to Barclays.

Heavy industries must speed up to get on track with emissions targets, says WBA

Heavy industries need to triple carbon emission intensity reduction over the next five years to align with the 1.5o trajectory, data from the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has found.