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April 25, 2024
In Charts: Capacity constraints and lack of awareness limit Chinese green municipal bond issuance
Nearly 20% of Chinese municipal bonds issued in 2021 could have been issued as certified green bonds, says Greenpeace East Asia
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In Charts: Europe must choose between Chinese EV imports or its emissions targets, says ECA
The EU’s financial watchdog says Europe will fail to meet its 2035 vehicle targets without turning to imports, as Chinese electric vehicle manufacturing reaches record...
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April 24, 2024
Importing low-carbon chemicals and steel can lower costs of transition
Some countries will struggle to produce renewable energy in sufficient quantities to decarbonise heavy industry
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In Brief: EU directs funds to sustainable fisheries; ethical tax standards released
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April 5, 2024
In Brief: Esma targets credit rating agencies’ ESG methodologies; climate litigation heats up in Europe
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In Brief: EU climate policies face further backlash; UK CMA warns fashion retailers over greenwashing
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March 27, 2024
Could the Asean taxonomy help standardise south-east Asia’s ESG efforts?
South-east Asia’s diverse economies are striving for a common language to drive the region’s green credentials, but country-specific characteristics make this a complex task
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March 11, 2024
Can new standards and credits tackle the legacy of plastic pollution?
With low recycling rates and growth in primary production, experts are divided over whether plastic credits can help make the sector more sustainable, or if they will simply enable greenwashing
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March 5, 2024
China's ESG disclosure rules will drive green investment
Beijing is betting on its new environmental, social and governance disclosure regime to enhance its green credentials, especially as an EV leader
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In Brief: Europe expands register of environmental crimes; Singapore to implement mandatory ISSB standards
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February 20, 2024
China gears up to lead VCM reform
Beijing is taking steps to bring its voluntary carbon market in line with Paris Agreement commitments
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