Alex Janiaud

Scientists say the Science Based Targets initiative’s ‘credibility’ is at stake

An investor coalition with $892bn in assets under management wants greater transparency from HSBC

Nearly a quarter of institutional investors surveyed by the Stanford-MSCI Sustainability Institute do not believe climate risks are reflected in asset prices

California governor and Democrat Gavin Newsom approved two landmark climate bills last year, but neither have been allocated funding in the state budget — yet

Green finance issuance for emerging markets has plateaued, says Fitch

Nearly 20% of Chinese municipal bonds issued in 2021 could have been issued as certified green bonds, says Greenpeace East Asia

The EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive wants the EU building sector as a whole to be climate neutral by 2050 — but it will need funding

Experts are concerned the timeframe for the new rules is too tight

Global flows into climate funds were valued at $40bn in 2023, accounting for more than half of flows into all funds

Campaigners suggest carbon credit guidance from International Emissions Trading Association ‘disincentivises emissions reductions’

Concern and confusion cited by staff at the Science Based Targets initiative, while carbon market companies back Scope 3 changes