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Global sustainable bond market raises $442 billion in the first six months of this year with sustainability-linked bonds seeing sharpest growth

Growth of the SLB market has continued into 2022

The Energy Transition | Net zero reforms and funding for greenhouse gas removal

Ofgem sets out potential net zero reforms

“Greenwashing” – does your investment really do what it says on the tin?

Regulatory concern about greenwashing is clear.

UK Government Announces Support for CCUS Development in Energy Security Bill

The announcement underscores the continued focus on carbon capture, utilisation, and storage in UK energy policy in recent years.

Insight on the Global trends in climate change litigation: 2022 snapshot

This rise reflects both the growing urgency with which wider society views the issues posed by climate change and a changing legal environment.

MiFID Sustainability Preferences - Putting ESG at the Centre of the Sales Process

The investor may set its own minimum proportion for "sustainable investments" or its own elements to demonstrate that PAIs are being considered.

Reed Smith publishes report exploring the challenges of achieving a carbon-neutral global economy

Reed Smith is deeply involved in the evolving landscape of the energy industry.

Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Publishes Provisional Claims Code of Practice

The Claims Code seeks to ensure the integrity of voluntary carbon markets to support achievement of the Paris Agreement goals.

Bedell Cristin guides investors in US$62 million Kenya solar homes funding

Bedell Cristin team was led by partner Alasdair Hunter who was supported by senior associate Malcolm Ellis and legal assistant Donna Watts.

Advising A2A on Italian green bond issuance

Simmons has advised A2A on the issuance of a EUR 600m green bond which is aligned to EU taxonomy, with the ultimate goal of climate change mitigation.

Herbert Smith Freehills Advises BP on its Investment in Proposed Western Australian Green Hydrogen Hub

The transaction team was led by partner and Head of Energy (Australia) Nick Baker

How HR can shape and deliver the ESG agenda

HR professionals can play a critical role in shaping and delivering their organisations’ ESG strategy – and help those companies address their skills gap in the process.

USAID launches clean energy investment scheme in Vietnam

USAID will work with Vietnam’s ministry of industry

CFTC Issues Request for Information on Climate-Related Financial Risk

The agency will use the information to take further steps to address climate risks in the commodity derivatives markets.

ESG Updates –The Bank of England Climate Biennial Exploratory Scenario

This reaffirms the BoE’s drive to an early and orderly transition to a net-zero economy.

Clifford Chance opens applications for its £50,000 Sustainable Development Goals Award, targeting educational projects

The award is open to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and educational institutions around the world, including schools and universities, whose work is aligned with SDG 4.

UK Pensions – Climate Change: Action Required

Initially, they applied only to the very largest schemes with £5 billion or more in assets.

Withers tech advises biodiversity monitoring company NatureMetrics on $15 million investment

NatureMetrics is a UK company which provides biodiversity monitoring data using cutting-edge DNA (eDNA) surveys and metabarcoding to more than 80 countries.

The growth of climate litigation: what does it mean for UK pension schemes?

The trustee had explained how climate change was considered in its investment strategies, risk management and covenant monitoring, and had provided copies of the scheme’s actuarial valuation, statement of investment principles and responsible owners

Call for evidence to support update to UK’s green finance strategy

The government said the updated strategy would take stock of current progress and set out how the UK can better ensure the financial services industry is supporting the UK’s energy security, climate and environmental objectives.

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