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Climate climbdown: World Bank retires financing targets
July 1, 2026
Climate climbdown: World Bank retires financing targets
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Global green economy surpasses $10 trillion in market value, as revenue growth accelerates
June 25, 2026
Global green economy surpasses $10 trillion in market value, as revenue growth accelerates
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Financial institutions failing to back low-carbon economy, World Benchmarking Alliance claims
May 19, 2026
Financial institutions failing to back low-carbon economy, World Benchmarking Alliance claims
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Fledgling cleantech start-ups face uncertainty as funding falls to lowest levels in 5 years
May 6, 2026
Fledgling cleantech start-ups face uncertainty as funding falls to lowest levels in 5 years
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Transition Finance Council publishes draft guidelines to steer capital toward industrial decarbonisation
April 1, 2026
Transition Finance Council publishes draft guidelines to steer capital toward industrial decarbonisation
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Environmental progress turned into billion-dollar gains: Climate leaders unlocked $218 billion in the last 12 months
January 20, 2026
Environmental progress turned into billion-dollar gains: Climate leaders unlocked $218 billion in the last 12 months
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$150 billion a year: The cost of delaying corporate climate action
January 8, 2026
$150 billion a year: The cost of delaying corporate climate action
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Green economy to generate $7 trillion per annum by 2030, WEF research finds
December 11, 2025
Green economy to generate $7 trillion per annum by 2030, WEF research finds
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FCA to regulate ESG ratings providers, as it attempts to address transparency concerns
December 9, 2025
FCA to regulate ESG ratings providers, as it attempts to address transparency concerns
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End of the road for the Net Zero Banking Alliance? Depleted group pauses activities and announces vote on new framework
September 2, 2025
End of the road for the Net Zero Banking Alliance? Depleted group pauses activities and announces vote on new framework
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Barclays leaves the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) marking the second high-profile exit in under a month
August 7, 2025
Barclays leaves the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) marking the second high-profile exit in under a month
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NZBA members vote to ditch 1.5-degree alignment
April 17, 2025
NZBA members vote to ditch 1.5-degree alignment
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Staying the course: 9 in 10 CFOs say they will invest more in sustainability
February 25, 2025
Staying the course: 9 in 10 CFOs say they will invest more in sustainability
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While the global green bonds market continues to gather pace, is the UK’s green debt at risk of turning brown?
October 29, 2024
While the global green bonds market continues to gather pace, is the UK’s green debt at risk of turning brown?
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More than 500 investors & financial institutions worth a combined $29 trillion sign a new Global Investor Statement, urging a ‘whole-of-government approach’ in tackling the climate crisis
September 19, 2024
More than 500 investors & financial institutions worth a combined $29 trillion sign a new Global Investor Statement, urging a ‘whole-of-government approach’ in tackling the climate crisis
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Green skills shortage fears as job postings outstrip upskilling within the finance sector
January 10, 2024
Green skills shortage fears as job postings outstrip upskilling within the finance sector
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Findings suggest a growing skills gap in the finance sector: Business leaders report challenges in the recruitment of talent to address sustainability reporting needs
December 6, 2023
Findings suggest a growing skills gap in the finance sector: Business leaders report challenges in the recruitment of talent to address sustainability reporting needs
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The Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) launches its ‘gold standard’ disclosure framework to support businesses
October 18, 2023
The Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) launches its ‘gold standard’ disclosure framework to support businesses
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Africa Climate Summit 2023 kicks off in Nairobi, centring on green growth and climate finance
September 21, 2023
Africa Climate Summit 2023 kicks off in Nairobi, centring on green growth and climate finance
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The exponential roadmap initiative’s new greening cash action guide gives actionable steps for organisations but where else can pressure come from to reduce banks’ investments in climate-harming activities
September 20, 2023
The exponential roadmap initiative’s new greening cash action guide gives actionable steps for organisations but where else can pressure come from to reduce banks’ investments in climate-harming activities
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The German government successfully allocated €212 billion to climate action between 2024 and 2027, but is an unwillingness to find political compromise holding them back?
September 5, 2023
The German government successfully allocated €212 billion to climate action between 2024 and 2027, but is an unwillingness to find political compromise holding them back?
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Green bond records are being shattered in 2023, but with new regulations in Europe, how will the market react?
August 8, 2023
Green bond records are being shattered in 2023, but with new regulations in Europe, how will the market react?
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As the climate crisis worsens, risks grow for insurers around the world
June 21, 2023
As the climate crisis worsens, risks grow for insurers around the world
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The World Bank Group’s Spring Meetings discussed reforms that would mobilise private sector climate finance
April 27, 2023
The World Bank Group’s Spring Meetings discussed reforms that would mobilise private sector climate finance
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UK launches its revamped ‘green finance strategy’ and aims to become the world’s first ‘net zero financial centre’
April 13, 2023
UK launches its revamped ‘green finance strategy’ and aims to become the world’s first ‘net zero financial centre’
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1st quarter report on ZCA’s top trends for 2023
March 31, 2023
1st quarter report on ZCA’s top trends for 2023
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The CCC’s ‘Investment for a well-adapted UK’ report makes a case for increased investment in adaptation; what role will private enterprise play?
February 17, 2023
The CCC’s ‘Investment for a well-adapted UK’ report makes a case for increased investment in adaptation; what role will private enterprise play?
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Following a decade of exponential growth, the green bond market stalled in 2022 as tough economic conditions hampered issuance
February 14, 2023
Following a decade of exponential growth, the green bond market stalled in 2022 as tough economic conditions hampered issuance
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A new report suggests that flaws in private financial institutions’ net zero strategies can be supported by a focus on a “just transition”
October 14, 2022
A new report suggests that flaws in private financial institutions’ net zero strategies can be supported by a focus on a “just transition”
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Ceres Launches ‘Valuing Water Finance Initiative’: Investors Back Call for Greater Water Stewardship by Corporations
August 30, 2022
Ceres Launches ‘Valuing Water Finance Initiative’: Investors Back Call for Greater Water Stewardship by Corporations
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Consultation Opens for UK Government’s “Gold Standard” Net Zero Transition Plans
May 24, 2022
Consultation Opens for UK Government’s “Gold Standard” Net Zero Transition Plans
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New Global Standard for Climate Lobbying Launched by Investors
May 10, 2022
New Global Standard for Climate Lobbying Launched by Investors
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Finance Goes Green: The Rise of ‘Ethical Banking’
April 12, 2022
Finance Goes Green: The Rise of ‘Ethical Banking’
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Green Finance on the Rise: Green Bonds Surpass $500 Billion Annually for the First Time
February 2, 2022
Green Finance on the Rise: Green Bonds Surpass $500 Billion Annually for the First Time
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What is ‘Cryptocurrency Mining’, and why is it of Environmental Concern?
December 2, 2021
What is ‘Cryptocurrency Mining’, and why is it of Environmental Concern?
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