The IEEFA's Christina Ng says China's state-owned enterprises continue to allocate up to half of their green bond proceeds to non-green projects.
December 1, 2022The Climate Bonds Initiative has launched programme to mobilise capital markets to bolster resilience in the face of climate change.
November 8, 2022The rule changes would require green bond issuers use 100 percent of proceeds on green projects, compared to 70 percent currently.
August 26, 2022ICMA has also updated its guidance and introduced clarifications to support growth of the sustainable bond market.
June 30, 2022Mark Uhrynuk and Alexander Burdulia discuss taxonomies that have been developed, how asset managers are already applying them, and the associated challenges.
February 8, 2022New Pictet-IIF report says inconsistent disclosures are limiting growth, with ‘climate-aligned’ bonds meeting the supply shortfall.
January 27, 2022The Sustainable and Responsible Investment taxonomy features environment, social and sustainability components, as well as guiding principles on transition finance.
December 20, 2021The task force comprises 47 financial institutions including banks, securities firms, insurers, pension funds and financiers.
October 11, 2021The fund is part of an initiative to help central banks incorporate environmental sustainability objectives in the management of their reserves and capital.
January 26, 2021The Future of Sustainable Data Alliance will prepare a report to develop a detailed overview of the steps needed to address challenges in the ESG data space.
December 18, 2020