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Japan's revised governance code a mixed bag, says L&G

Japan's overhauled Corporate Governance Code places more emphasis on shareholder dialogue, capital allocation and governance effectiveness than previously - but gaps include limiting key elements to 'illustrative guidance', L&G Asset Management said.

Nordex refinances €2.5bn ESG-linked guarantee facility

ECB extends climate risk treatment to bank loans pledged as collateral

The European Central Bank (ECB) will lower the financial value it attaches to bank loans accepted as collateral where they are linked to higher climate transition risks, in an expansion of its existing climate-related collateral treatment.

NY pension fund tells SEC not to abandon review of shareholder proposals

A major US pension fund has warned the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against plans to permanently stop reviewing shareholder proposals, arguing that it risked a re-run of "chaos" this year.

How AI can help navigate ESG, drive sustainability agendas and the regulatory environment

AI must be monitored correctly, with human oversight, ensuring reporting requirements are managed appropriately, writes Chloé Wade

GenZero backs renewable energy firm PCG Global

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.

Geopolitical instability an 'incentive' for regenerative agriculture

Geopolitical instabilities and changing weather patterns should act as an incentive for farmers to shift to more regenerative practices, Van Lanschot Kempen has told Environmental Finance.

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.