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Banks need to do more conservation finance, says Emirates NBD

Many banks "don't do enough" work on conservation finance in emerging markets, said Emirates NBD as it warned of a "fundamental gap" for financing the protection of threatened species.

Investors shift focus from ESG labels to transition delivery, NatWest says

Bond investors are increasingly moving beyond broad ESG commitments and sustainable finance labels, instead scrutinising how companies plan to deliver their transition strategies ...

Pure plays: 'We are not creating a new label'

The loan market is encouraged to innovate with financing using "streamlined" pure play company guidance, but a dedicated label is not envisaged. Ahren Lester reports

Nordex refinances €2.5bn ESG-linked guarantee facility

Lower emissions targets reflect green bond evolution, says Amundi

The lowering of avoided emission targets across Amundi's impact-focused green bond strategies reflects the evolution of the market and the broader range of activities that the label now covers.

Virgin Australia secures $410m sustainability-linked aircraft financing

Fears about greenium are 'largely overstated', says Amova

Investors put off investing in sustainable debt by the 'greenium' effect would do better looking for pricing anomalies in green bond markets, particularly in the US, according to Amova Asset Management.

Private placement sustainable bonds to 'tease out' impact, client edge

A major labelled sustainable bond investor is looking to take the lead on targeted private placements as a way of strengthening impact outcomes and client interest.

Waga Energy secures €128m green loan for landfill gas projects

French renewable natural gas producer Waga Energy has signed a €128 million ($146 million) green loan with a 10-year maturity to refinance operating assets and support the expansion of its landfill gas recovery business across Europe.

Covivio raises €500m from second EuGB