Net Zero

The latest developments in sustainable finance: World Bank president rows back on climate change comments, UK government publishes first report on green bond allocations.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: UN report warns of deforestation risks, investors call for Starbucks labour assessment.

Move comes as the asset owners group published its annual progress update.

The latest developments in ESG-related funds: EIP raises €390m for climate tech fund, S&P launches new 'carbon budget’ index family.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Shell appoints new CEO, IGGCC proposes climate resilience framework.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Stock exchanges cite business and economic concerns as main barrier to sustainability; SBTN opens consultation on nature.

The latest developments in ESG-related funds: Swiss Life Asset Managers launches fourth clean energy fund; TD Asset Management launches carbon credit ETF.

Move comes as Grantham Institute calls on financial institutions, governments, business and civil society to support a 'just nature transition'.

Research finds 'maturity matters' when considering transition scenarios, with five-year US treasuries seeing a 'sizeable' 100bps yield shock in some scenarios.

Net-zero commitments are prompting asset managers and owners to address the climate implications of investing in government debt.