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OECD Warns of Climate-alignment “Blind Spot”

Chris Hall

trillion of bonds issued by the fossil fuel sector. By 2023, 77 countries had adopted climate-related transparency and information policies, like environmental taxonomies. trillion, compared with US$1.7

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Roadmap to Decarbonization: A Step-by-Step Guide for Municipalities

3BL Media

These goals should align with targets outlined in the Paris Agreement , as well as state climate targets and other established benchmarks. According to LinkedIn’s 2024 Global Green Skills Report , the demand for trained personnel in green-focused jobs is far outpacing supply, with demand in the U.S. increasing by 9.8

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The 25 most sustainable private companies in the world

Corporate Knights

Worldwide, there are more than 95,000 private companies with annual revenues over US$100 million, compared to only 10,000 public companies over that threshold, according to a 2023 report from investment management firm Hamilton Lane. By 2023, Bosch reported that 99% of its electricity requirements were met by green energy.

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Sustainable Bond Issuance on Track to Grow to $950 Billion in 2023, Despite Q3 Pullback: Moody’s

ESG Today

Despite the slower Q3 performance, however, Moody’s maintained its full year 2023 GSSS issuance forecast of $950 billion, representing 4% growth over the prior year, with the report highlighting an anticipated return to growth in the fourth quarter, driven in part by COP28-related initiatives. in North America.

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Placing African institutions at the forefront of the global sustainability agenda

Environmental Finance

In 2023, under her leadership, NSIA published its first Impact Report, followed by its inaugural Sustainability Report in 2024 — both landmark achievements for sovereign wealth funds in Africa. Weve had to strike that balance – as a signatory of the Paris Agreement – versus our national priorities. billion core portfolio.

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Take Five: Twin Peaks

Chris Hall

But measures to support the goals of the Paris Agreement must now sit alongside those needed to realise the objectives of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). in 2023 to 4.9% This contrasts with a gap of 9.7% for women in high-income countries and 7.3% this year – just 45.6%

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Stopped in its Tracks

Chris Hall

Mandatory EU Green Bond Standard risks slowing issuance, but voluntary approach can still drive Taxonomy-aligned volumes. On the face of it, the market for green bonds is heading in the right direction, and fast.