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We have allowed the natural capital on which we all depend to be depreciated off the books
Sovereign issuers plan ‘sustainability-linked bonds’ as a way of trying to woo ethical investors
European Union aims to define what counts as sustainable debt finance and bring in independent reviewers
Also in today’s newsletter, in first interview as chief executive Mars boss warns companies against fleeing ESG issues
New rules could sharply reduce the volume of bonds that qualify for a green label, say analysts
Issuance of debt that aims to hold companies to climate pledges has fallen amid ‘greenwashing’ concerns
Debt earmarked for environmental projects achieves lower borrowing cost than conventional bonds
Longer term, the bonds will cease to exist as a separate asset class
Sustainable investing is complex and it is not yet clear what counts
Energy provider to avoid rise in interest payments on sustainability linked debt but will continue to finance the Indian assets
Plus, the green bond market is doing better than you might think
Options for bond buyers with an ESG twist
Investors are realising that loss of biodiversity is as serious as climate change. Plus: activists see executive pay as tool to bring about change; asset funds warned of greenwashing; carbon credits being questioned as tool for net-zero goals; turmoil prompts supply chain audit
But tighter sustainability rules may give the ‘greenium’ a new lease of life
Critics question the environmental merits of the scheme
Market participants in the environmental lending market want assurances on standards
Analysts cautious about take-up of key climate-friendly funding measure
The sustainability fight has rarely been more important, nor more uncertain
Plus, the debate around EU’s green bond standards and fossil fuel plants’ impact on property values
Issuance of sustainability-linked securities has risen fastest, but conventional green bonds are still the most popular
Debt issuers are pushing the boundaries of what is ‘sustainable’ as the label can cut costs
‘Tremendous promise’ tempered by small penalties for failure to hit ESG targets
Diminishing ambition reflects the challenge in becoming a world centre for green finance
Pharmaceutical group raises record debt with social and environmental strings attached
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