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Trump’s climate policy and its impact on investments

In practice, this means that the US no longer has to submit a climate action plan to the United Nations every five years.

The BNP Paribas Foundation launches a new “Climate & Biodiversity Initiative” call for projects dedicated to the ocean and costal ecosystems

Based on this observation, the BNP Paribas Foundation has chosen to dedicate its 6th “Climate & Biodiversity Initiative” to projects on ocean and coastal ecosystems.

Mirova Commits USD10 million to Global Commercial & Industrial Solar Leader ecoligo to Fuel Its Growth in Vietnam

ecoligo has successfully raised €74 million to date and currently manages a global portfolio of 100 MWp, comprising 200 projects.

ESG Economist - High decarbonisation pressure EU energy-intensive industry

There are potential significant emission reductions to be had by decarbonising these sectors

EBRD and Bank Millennium sign their first joint synthetic securitisation in Poland

The underlying securitised portfolio is a granular portfolio of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) and corporate loan and factoring obligations originated by Bank Millennium.

Sustainability round up: take our end-of-year survey

Whether you have taken this before, but think your view may have changed, or whether you have never taken our survey before

ABN AMRO’s Dow Jones Sustainability Index score improved

The gain is largely driven by formalising our approach work to promote financial inclusion.

2024 Impact Report: Environment and net-zero strategy

At LGT, the Princely Family have made an ambitious commitment to reach net-zero by 2030, both across LGT’s operations and own investments.

Reflections on COP29 and attitudes to natural capital

Not only is this essential for the prosperity of our planet, but it also presents economic opportunities in driving growth, creating jobs and ensuring energy security

Schroders adds to list of UK funds adopting sustainability labels

The asset manager is the latest company to firm up its plans to label funds under the UK’s financial regulator’s new regime, which is starting to gain traction.

Luxembourg’s ESG funds rebound, led by retail investors

Retail investors played a key role in driving ESG fund inflows, contributing €12.6 billion in net flows to ESG Ucits funds during H1 2024.

Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) update – response to consultation on chemically recycled content

HMRC confirms a mass balance approach for measuring chemically recycled content eligible for relief from PPT.

Elyse Energy secures c. EUR120 million from Hy24, PGGM, Bpifrance and Mirova

Elyse Energy has a diversified portfolio of projects producing sustainable aviation fuels and e-methanol in France and the Iberian Peninsula.

Qatar to invest $1.3bln in climate technology in Britain

The investment is expected to create thousands of jobs and launch climate technology hubs in both countries to accelerate development of climate-friendly technologies

Electric cars and strategic competition; stay selective

The shift to electric vehicles (EVs) was supposed to be swift, but is proving complex.

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.

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