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klimaVest acquires its first wind farm in Ireland

The farm has been in operation since the end of September 2024 and is located about 90 minutes by car west of Dublin.

Half of asset managers fail to disclose SBTi allocations: Funds Europe

Efforts of all actors to work together to scale up finance to developing countries, from public and private sources to $1.3 trillion per year by 2035.

Ortec Finance warns of the impact of climate change on pension fund returns worldwide

Defined Benefit schemes and lower home bias also contribute to their ability to withstand both transition and physical climate risks.

European sovereign wealth funds remain focused on ESG

A drive to better measure ESG metrics is occupying a lot of time within SWFs and continues despite the changing tone in the United States.

James Neville: Embracing the EV opportunity with Roadchef and beyond

Macquarie is a significant investor in transport infrastructure, helping to improve essential transport links across Britain.

PPAs…a key piece in the transition puzzle

For renewable investments, the volatility of electricity prices is a prominent uncertainty to tackle as it affects adversely the financing costs of these projects.

Introduction to Impact Investing: Why It's Gaining Popularity

Impact investing refers to investments made with the intention of generating both a measurable positive impact on society or the environment and a financial return.

BNP Paribas Asset Management launches a dedicated fund for responsible forest management

This fund is intended for institutional investors who are keen to reconcile sustainability and profitability objectives.

HM King Charles III joins scientists, business and indigenous leaders to celebrate launch of the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance (CBA)

A hundred business leaders, scientists and indigenous leaders from across the world have come together to accelerate the move towards a nature-first economy, at an event hosted by The King in London.

Societe Generale steps up its efforts supporting the environmental transition

The Bank has delivered ahead of schedule[1] the EUR 300 billion sustainable finance target set for 2022-2025.

Private banks show increased interest in circular economy

In a circular economy, products and materials are circulated through processes such as maintenance, reuse, refurbishment, remanufacture, recycling and composting.

Nature financing dominates discussions at Guernsey Sustainable Finance Seminar

In September, the SMI launched a nature risk tool drawing on the data from the taskforce for nature related financial disclosures.

ESG will remain a key long-term wealth manager priority despite Trump re-election

Private wealth managers will continue to build up their ESG investing capabilities.

COP29’s call to action: transforming finance and business models to support biodiversity

The commitment to protect 30% of the world’s land and oceans by 2030 remains a driving goal, yet the Cali conference underscored both the achievements and hurdles in meeting these targets.

Winners of ABN AMRO Sustainable 50 2024 announced

The annual awards, organised by ABN AMRO in collaboration with Duurzaam Gebouwd, spotlight prominent leaders who are committed to a sustainable future in the construction and real estate sector.

From geopolitics to AI – entrepreneurs and family businesses rethink a changing world at LO Generations 2024

Yet even in this ancient world, modernity is intervening, bringing both threats and new opportunities.

Raising the bar again: ABN AMRO takes next step in climate strategy

ABN AMRO continues to make progress towards the goals set out in its climate strategy.

Aviva Investors launches Carbon Removal Fund

It has been seeded with an initial commitment from Aviva’s Investment, Wealth and Retirement business.

Tracking timber: scientific and digital innovations promise wood supply chain transparency

Crucially, while the commodities must have been grown or harvested in line with local laws, evidence of this alone will not be sufficient.

Nordea Asset Management wins 2024 PRI Award for engagement on methane emissions

We are honored to receive the 2024 PRI Recognition for Action – Climate award.

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