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Burges Salmon advises the Green for Growth Fund on €50m loan to finance renewable energy projects in Serbia

The deal will enable large-scale loans by UniCredit Bank Serbia to support solar and wind projects

Capgemini is recognized as a Leader in ESG Services in Banking by NelsonHall NEAT 2024

Capgemini views ESG not merely as a regulatory obligation for businesses but also a potentially lucrative business model.

ESG in business: what’s on the horizon for 2024?

The UK Green Building Council estimates that 25 per cent of the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions are attributable to the built environment, and quality data is vital in the drive to decarbonise buildings.

Sustainable High Yield strategy: when High Yield and Sustainability Go Hand in Hand

We are proud of this recognition, which – above and beyond the several labels this fund has earned – confirms Mirova's leadership and recognised expertise in the realm of responsible investment.

Big Dutch banks call for climate risk labels for housing

Without action, they argue, the cost of repairing property and dealing with climate-related damage could create divisions between high and low-income homeowners.

ESG Economist - Responsive demand for grid balancing

Demand response measures represent a cornerstone for aligning with Net-zero scenario with more than 500 GW of required demand savings by 2030.

AI, big data: can technology make agriculture greener?

This overview highlights some of the developments being put in place in France, which is a European leader in the field.

Crif releases ESG analytics tool for UK banks

Thanks to CRIF’s unique repository of ESG data as well as over 30 years of experience in advanced analytics

ABN AMRO publishes updated Green Bond Framework aligned with new EU Green Bond Standard

ABN AMRO was among the first banks in Europe to issue green bonds in 2015.

CaixaBank, leading bank on Sustainable Finance in EMEA in 2023, according to the Refinitiv ranking

Sustainability is a pillar of CaixaBank’s 2022-24 Strategic Plan.

Barclays focuses capital and resources on supporting energy companies to decarbonise

Stops directly financing energy clients’ new oil and gas projects

Plastic is past it: the irresistible rise of reusable packaging

That’s why tackling the plastic waste crisis effectively means making better use of the materials we already have – primarily through the concepts of reuse and refill.

Pimfa calls for more clarity from FCA on anti-greenwashing rules

Pimfa said more examples in the guidance could reduce the regulatory burden on firms.

Schroders Capital launches UK’s first renewables and energy transition infrastructure dedicated Long-Term Asset Fund

The new fund will target infrastructure supporting the energy transition across the UK, US, and Europe, providing access to attractive, long-term investments in private markets.

Schroders recognised with ‘A’ rating for performance and transparency on climate from CDP

Schroders was recognised for its continued demonstration of strong governance, risk management and reporting processes, and enhancing its data collection and analysis.

TISE welcomes first ESG-rated issuer to sustainable segment

he Group prides itself as a leader in operating and producing soda ash in the most sustainable manner possible and is committed to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible way.

ESG fees stall as managers battle sustainable fund slowdown

Last year's modest revenue growth from ESG funds failed to match the hefty increases of former years

Schroders Greencoat to acquire c.£700m Toucan Energy portfolio - the largest operational solar portfolio traded in the UK

Schroders Greencoat agreed to acquire the Toucan Energy portfolio following a competitive bidding process managed by the joint administrators of Toucan Energy Holdings 1 Limited at Interpath Advisory.

Eversheds Sutherland delivers UK’s largest operational solar portfolio deal for Schroders Greencoat

With a combined capacity of 513.5 MWp across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the portfolio is the largest operational solar portfolio to be transacted in the UK to date.

Mirova and Robeco announce I Care and Quantis to develop a global standard for calculating emissions avoided by low-carbon solutions

The energy transition requires us to move away from carbon-based activities, so decarbonized alternatives also need to be available.

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