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Market 'relatively inefficient' at pricing ESG risks, says Aberdeen

Issuers that are managing ESG risks effectively are not always being rewarded with tighter spreads or better market access, according to UK-based investor Aberdeen, as limited disclosure does not always reflect progress.

Fossil fuel category included in Canadian taxonomy proposals

A category for 'abatement measures' that incorporates fossil fuels has been included in proposals for Canada's 'green and transition taxonomy', in what was described as a "novel" element for taxonomies globally.

Stranded assets a 'missed opportunity', says BNP Paribas

Investors should not avoid stranded assets but instead use them as an opportunity to reduce vulnerabilities and climate risks, an Environmental Finance webinar has heard.

'Boots on the ground' verification still needed for accurate risk assessment

On-site verification is often still needed to verify climate risk data for real assets, an Environmental Finance webinar has heard.

EF's Sustainability Data Guide 2026 published

Environmental Finance has launched its latest annual Sustainability Data Guide, shining a light on the rapid evolution of the sustainability data market.

Ethifinance and ESG Book to combine

Aviva Investors, CEFC and Gresham House back AUD142m forestry project

STOXX acquires Scientific Beta

SFDR vote delayed amid disagreement on transition category

A key vote on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is to be delayed until September amid disagreement on issues including eligibility criteria for a transition category, Environmental Finance understands.

Temasek 'unlikely' to meet 2030 targets due to hard-to-abate holdings

Singaporean investor Temasek said it is unlikely to meet its 2030 targets for reducing portfolio emissions, blaming "today's realities", and has placed its 2050 decarbonisation plan under review.