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Schroders launches global energy transition fund

Investment giant becomes latest major player to step up its interest in the burgeoning clean tech space

Franklin Templeton expands social impact property fund with six acquisitions

The open-ended FTSIF raised €158.4m during its initial closing last year.

Stronger protections for the environment move closer as landmark Bill takes shape

New measures to enhance wildlife, transform our waste system and improve the resilience of water supplies set out in Environment Bill policy statement.

Sustainable bonds and loans: can we achieve more? by Xavier Ledru, REYL & Ci

The objective was to produce a set of goals that meet the urgent environmental, political and economic challenges our world is facing.

How responsible business is driving the regulatory agenda, and what’s on the horizon

Much has already been written about the business case for adopting an effective responsible business strategy.

The future for Guernsey funds look green

This contributed to a total value of $12.7b (61% of total deal value) with Europe leading the activity with $5.4b (42.5%) of total renewables deal value.

Saudi Alfanar Group to expand UK operation through investment into renewable energy sector

UK Minister for Investment Graham Stuart welcomes the announcement during visit to Riyadh

Solving the global plastic packaging problem by Close Brothers

The scale of the global plastic packaging problem is vast.

SRI, Data and Bias: Fund Managers' Bermuda Triangle

ESG data include any indicators that shed light on the sustainability context of an asset, facility or company.

Financial thriving, not just surviving by Close Brothers

The political climate has created a sense of paralysis, as people hold off making financial decisions.

The future for Guernsey funds look green

There is no doubting the increased interest from global investors in green and sustainable finance.

MJ Hudson acquires ESG consultancy firm

The acquisition of the Amsterdam-based ESG business also provides the firm with another operating base in one of Europe and the EU’s key asset management centres.

Octopus Renewables: accelerating towards the clean energy future

The team works closely with institutional investors to create bespoke portfolios of large-scale renewable energy assets. Recent international expansion has also seen significant new renewable investments in Australia, Finland, France and Italy.

Eight asset managers unite for One Planet initiative

The framework has set out three principles to accelerate the integration of climate change

Substance, governance and impact – the hot topics from HKVCA Asia Venture Capital Forum 2019

ESG is becoming a hot topic globally and one which investors and managers will find harder and harder to ignore.

Amsterdam Trade Bank Joins Shipping Leaders in Climate Change Initiative

The Poseidon Principles establish a way to assess and disclose whether financial institutions’ lending portfolios are in line with adopted climate goals

Impact investing finds its way on lists of more major players

The real objective is providing capital for enterprises that you believe have a positive function overall."

UK’s drive for green finance is a boost for Guernsey

London’s new Green Finance Institute was launched this week with the aims of finding solutions for sustainable finance, and making London the leading global centre for green finance.

Avoiding the greenwash in sustainable investing

ESG has become the de-facto common denominator for integrating environmental, social and governance risks, but, increasingly, we are seeing ‘sustainable investing' come to the fore.

City must lead the way in securing a greener future

The government has today launched its Green Finance Strategy, to increase investment in sustainable projects and infrastructure, while ensuring the UK remains an international leader in decarbonisation and meets its 2050 net zero carbon emissions target.

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