Robeco has introduced the Biodiversity Traffic Light, a new tool designed to help investors assess corporate biodiversity risks and align portfolios with nature-positive outcomes. Developed in response to growing investor concern over nature loss as a systemic financial risk, the tool supports capital allocation decisions using ...
USDA Shifts Climate Program Focus to Farmers with AMP Rollout
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the termination of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC) initiative, replacing it with a new program—Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP)—designed to deliver more direct support to American farmers. The decision follows concerns over the inefficiency and...
EU Considers Allowing International Carbon Credits to Meet 2040 Emissions Target
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The European Union is contemplating a significant policy shift that could allow international carbon credits to count toward its 2040 climate target. This move would mark a departure from the EU’s traditional approach, which has relied solely on domestic emissions reductions. EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra emphasiz...
HKMC Raises $3 Billion for SME Support
The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (HKMC) has successfully raised approximately HK$23.8 billion (US$3 billion) equivalent through its third social bond issuance, setting a new record for Asia Pacific’s largest social bond offering. This milestone surpasses HKMC’s previous record, achieved in September 2023. The bond i...
Axis Bank Secures $500M Loan for Green and Blue Projects in India
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has joined forces with Axis Bank to provide a $500 million loan aimed at expanding green and blue project financing in India. This landmark partnership marks IFC’s first blue loan in India, a significant step toward supporting water conservation and marine ecosystem restoration, alongs...
AIIB Commits $100M to Accelerate Asia’s Low-Carbon and Gender-Inclusive Energy Transition
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has committed $100 million to support climate transition initiatives across emerging Asia, marking its first investment in a dedicated climate transition fund. Of the total, $75 million will go to the Actis Asia Climate Transition Fund, with up to $25 million reserved for direct co...