World Bank’s seven-year sustainable development bond attracts ‘strong’ investor demand
The World Bank has priced a $4 billion seven-year Sustainable Development Bond, attracting more than $11 billion in high-quality investor…
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Emirates NBD unveils UAE’s first dedicated ‘Transition Finance Framework’
Banking group Emirates NBD has announced the launch of the United Arab Emirates’ first dedicated Transition Finance Framework, which will…
Shareholder proposals on environmental and social issues declined during the 2026 proxy season
Shareholder proposals on environmental and social issues were down during the 2026 proxy season in the United States – the period…
US sustainable funds record net inflows for first time since start of 2022
US sustainable funds attracted net inflows in the second quarter of 2026, returning to positive flows for the first time…
‘Substantial’ increase in number of FTSE 100 companies making sustainability adjustments
Some 69 companies listed on the FTSE 100 index – over two thirds – made prior-year adjustments on their climate and…
Dutch firms investing less in sustainability, data shows
While more than three fifths (61.5%) of Dutch businesses made sustainability and climate-neutral investments last year, the proportion of firms…
European Banking Authority introduces guidelines for ESG banking products
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published revised guidelines on product oversight and governance for retail banking products, introducing clearer…
New study reveals the brands consumers trust most on sustainability
Home care brand Ecover has come out on top in the inaugural Consumer-Led Sustainability Brand Ranking from Kantar, a new…
Fewer than one fifth of executives are quantifying the financial impact from sustainability, says KPMG
Just 19% of global executives are quantifying how sustainability will impact their future financial performance, despite 72% saying that they…
Sustainability is a success driver, but most firms can’t execute on it
While sustainability has emerged as the ‘number one predictor’ of project success, most organisations lack the ability to turn their…