08/02/2022
CaixaBank creates climate risk unit
CaixaBank's sustainability initiatives seek to drive the energy transition of businesses and society
Planet SOS
08/02/2022
EBF response to EBA paper on the role of environmental risks in the prudential framework
Those public policy objectives need to be defined by the political institutions who are in a position to define detailed transition paths.
08/01/2022
Allfunds strikes deal for ESG specialist MainStreet Partners
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, which include regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the coming months.
08/01/2022
The overlooked EM opportunities in the great green bonds push
Citywire A-rated Jana Velebova-Harvey says stronger green investment frameworks and institutional support can make clean energy a reality in the world’s poorer countries.
07/29/2022
UBS Asset Management acquires 700 megawatts of development-stage energy storage projects
This marks an important milestone following the establishment of the Energy Storage Infrastructure team in 2021, adding significant volume to the development pipeline.
07/29/2022
EBRD backs Croatia’s first sustainability-linked bond
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is supporting the development of capital markets in Croatia by investing in the country’s first sustainability-linked bond.
07/28/2022
How wind farms can power pension returns
The new generation of wind turbines coming to UK shores are incredible feats of engineering, and potentially great investments. Here’s why.
07/27/2022
COP27 blog: what next for climate change?
With just over 100 days to go until the UN climate summit, we kick off our running blog with a COP26 recap and a look at what’s next.
07/26/2022
Schroders: Sustainable Investment Report Q2 2022
Read about our latest engagement and voting activity, updates to our proprietary sustainability tool - SustainEx - on how we apply ESG considerations to sovereigns, and more.
07/25/2022
Why climate leaders could offer investors lower risks
Companies who are already reducing their emissions should prove lower risk investments as the pace of regulation picks up.
07/20/2022
Artorius announces the engagement of Rupert Edwards as Specialist Environmental Advisor
He also works as an advisor to the New York based Environmental Defense Fund and has previously acted as a consultant to the World Bank and Vivid Economics.
07/19/2022
“Greenwashing” – does your investment really do what it says on the tin?
Regulatory concern about greenwashing is clear.
07/19/2022
Robeco launches equities strategy focusing on net-zero transition with real-world impact
RobecoSAM Net Zero 2050 Climate Equities uses a dedicated climate transition benchmark
07/18/2022
Mediolanum expands ESG offering with two new thematic funds
Asset manager hands over strategies to Schroders, KBIGI and Pictet as part of its multi-manager approach.
07/15/2022
BNP Paribas client offering and longstanding net-zero transition support recognised internationally
The trusted relationships the Group has built with clients across all its businesses, its investments in technology and innovation
07/14/2022
BNP Paribas and EDF ENR partner on first renewable project bond as a digital asset
Solar–based electricity production is the leading energy transition segment, with several trillions of financing needs in the near future.
07/12/2022
Improving the energy efficiency of UBP’s buildings
The energy consumed in buildings is responsible for about 30% of the CO2 in the atmosphere.
07/06/2022
Commerz Real, Ingka Group and KGAL acquire the remaining 20 percent of the Veja Mate wind farm from Siemens Financial Services
Since commissioning in 2017, a total of 67 wind turbines have been generating sustainable electricity to supply 450,000 households and, according to the operators, avoid around 950,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
07/06/2022
Morningstar IM's Coop: Cooling of ESG euphoria presents an opportunity for investors
‘Naive’ initial stage of ESG is over
07/06/2022
abrdn introduces 'MyFolio Sustainable Index' range
Extends MyFolio franchise