Green, social and sustainability bond issuance surpasses $5trn
GSS bond issuance has experienced its most active period since the market’s inception
MainStreet Partners
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SDR: Those who take action now ‘will be best prepared for the next deadline’
Naming and marketing requirements for labelled funds must be met by 2 December
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Only 23% of EU green bond issuers expected to meet ‘gold standard’ by December deadline
The EU’s Green Bond Standard comes into effect in December 2024
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MainStreet Partners creates SDR service for fund buyers
Provides an absolute measure of sustainability for the assets they invest in, alongside how to evidence the sustainability performance
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Sustainable food: Fund managers must scratch beneath the surface
Investing in the right agriculture practices can have a positive societal and ecological effect
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Mainstreet Partners and Allfunds launch sustainable portfolio construction tool
Supporting asset managers to align with Article 8 or 9
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European GSS bond funds: An unstoppable force in the race to net zero
MainStreet Partners’ Pietro Sette says that progressive disclosure standards help investors understand the true impact of GSS bond funds
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Quarter of Article 8 funds at risk of greenwashing
Up from 20% a year ago, according to 2024 ESG Barometer report
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Sustainable bond issuance nears $1trn but avoided CO2 drops
Growth drivers include increased demand for green projects
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SDR an ‘important moment’ in building trust in the UK’s sustainable investing market
However, some concerns it creates space for greenwashing
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Green bonds shake off ‘niche’ shackles
Recovering stronger than traditional debt
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Global ESG Summit: Themes to watch for sustainable investors
Third panel discusses ways to engage clients with ESG