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Ontario Power Generation includes nuclear energy in green bonds

Corporate Knights

Provincially owned Ontario Power Generation has adopted a green bond framework that includes nuclear power – a first for the electricity utility. . The move followed a controversial decision in the European Union to classify natural gas and nuclear investments as green. . But does that make them objectively green?

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How Green Bonds Will Fund a Green Future

3BL Media

An Explosion of ESG Bond Issuance. ESG-labeled bond issuance surged to new heights in 2021. Green bonds, which fund particular projects, continued to dominate. But issuance of social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds—which reference specific key performance indicators, or KPIs—grew fastest (Display).

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This Week’s Fund News: LGIM Launches Net Zero Corporate Bond Fund

Chris Hall

trillion in AUM, has launched the L&G Net Zero Global Corporate Bond Fund. Targeting British and European institutional investors and wealth managers, the fund aims to deliver long term returns, net zero carbon emissions and improved ESG outcomes.

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CDL’s integrated sustainability report 2022 zeroes in on bolder decarbonisation targets 

Corporate Knights

One of 44 global signatories to pledge to WorldGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment covering a whole life carbon emissions approach . Raised Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions intensity reduction target to 63% from new baseline year 2016, validated by Science Based Targets initiative .

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CDL's Integrated Sustainability Report 2022 Zeroes in on Bolder Decarbonisation Targets

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: One of 44 global signatories to pledge to WorldGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment covering a whole life carbon emissions approach. Raised Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions intensity reduction target to 63% from new baseline year 2016, validated by Science Based Targets initiative.

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Funding a More Sustainable Future

3BL Media

Net-zero carbon goals are now expected, and the emphasis is on what companies are doing to get there.”. In response to internal goals and public interest and expectations, Principal ® issued its first sustainability bond in August 2021. Continuing growth for sustainability bonds. 6 In the U.S.

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IGCC Welcomes Australia-New Zealand Climate Finance Pact 

Chris Hall

The two nations also agreed to establish a Net Zero Government Working Group to bolster the decarbonisation of public services, climate‑related disclosures, and sustainable procurement.