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EU weakens ETS ambition, in 'major setback' for climate mitigation

In a fundamental reshape to one the European Union's flagship decarbonisation policies, the European Commission has today announced plans to weaken the ambition of the Emissions Trading Scheme.

UK mulling sustainability reporting protections amid US ESG backlash

The UK is considering how it can ensure companies expected to report under its Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS) rules are not exposed to legal risks linked to anti-ESG policies in the US, a senior official said.

Nature-positive transition pathway methodology released

A methodology for developing nature-positive transition pathways for the UK economy has been released, in a bid to scale up private investment.

How ESG data is evolving to reflect the turmoil of our times

ESG data is adapting to stay relevant, writes Peter Cripps

IIGCC to tackle engagement outcomes, systems stewardship in new toolkit

A framework to help investors define the intentions and outcomes of engagement is being devised by the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), as the industry accelerates work to standardise stewardship reporting.

Kenya plans $500 million sovereign sustainability-linked loan debut

The Kenyan government is planning to borrow around $500 million from a syndicated sustainability-linked loan (SLL) after publishing its framework focused on deforestation reduction and electricity access targets.

KBI Global Investors launches two sustainable equity funds

KBI Global Investors (KBIGI) has launched two new strategies aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals: the Global Core Sustainable Strategy and Global Health & Wellbeing Strategy.

Video: Aberdeen Investments' Henry Loh on financing climate adaptation in Asia

Jordan Kuwait Bank issues second green bond with $100m IFC backing

Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB) has issued its second green bond, with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) committing to invest up to $100 million in the transaction.

'Defence blind spot hides widespread exposure in SFDR funds'

A "defence blind spot" exposes investors in sustainability-themed funds to conventional weapons manufacturers, according to exclusions-based index provider the Justice Company.