Green bond issuance reached $561B in 2024, driving the GSS market. Social bonds grew modestly, while sustainability-linked bonds declined. Japan led transition bond growth. Europe dominated...
Equinor is increasing fossil fuel production to 2.2 million barrels per day by 2030 while halving renewable investments to $5 billion. Renewable capacity targets were lowered...
Over 200 financial sector players, managing €6.6 trillion, warn that the EU's Omnibus package could create legal uncertainty and harm investment if sustainability rules are overhauled....
Italian utility A2A and France’s Île-de-France Mobilités issued landmark European Green Bonds under the new EuGBS, highlighting strong investor demand. While the standard enhances transparency and...
Banca Sella introduced Green BEES, an online tool by CRIF, helping users simulate home energy upgrades. Available via app, branches, and online banking, it estimates costs,...
Iren issued its first €500 million hybrid perpetual bond, receiving €4 billion in orders—nearly eight times oversubscribed. The bond strengthens capital structure, supports growth, and maintains...
BlackRock left the NZAM Alliance due to political and legal pressure, reflecting financial markets' skepticism about sustainability. Despite this, renewable energy and EV adoption surged in...
Green bond issuance will rise, driven by climate investments and clean energy costs. Social bond issuance will decline to $150 billion, while sustainability bonds remain stable....
France has proposed delaying and simplifying EU sustainability regulations (CSRD and CSDDD) to ease the burden on small and medium-sized enterprises, citing regulatory complexity and global...
In 2024, climate-focused mutual funds faced $30 billion in withdrawals, reversing a boom driven by rising rates, Trump’s climate stance, and anti-ESG sentiment. Assets fell to...