Ethical Markets Media Certified B. corporation releases its annual Green Transition Scoreboard for 2019-2020, tracking private green investments since 2009, now a cumulative $10.387 trillion. New capital continues expanding Earth-saving clean energy, green construction, corporate R& D and widening the […]
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Green bond market needs a new “transition” bond to allow carbon intensive companies to finance their gradual shift away from fossil fuels, AXA Investment Managers has said. While green bonds have become established options for fixed income investors, AXA IM […]
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The market for impact bonds is increasingly diverse but many of the instruments coming to market fall short of the minimum standards for sustainability set by Insight Investment, a leading global asset and risk manager. So far in 2019, Insight […]
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Sustainalytics, a global leader in ESG research, ratings and analytics, today announced the release of its Global Standards Screening product and its Global Standards Engagement service. This marks the first harmonization of best in class products and services resulting from Sustainalytics’ January 2019 acquisition […]
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ING has set up a green finance framework for ITOCHU Europe PLC, providing the first-ever green loan to a Japanese trading company. ITOCHU Europe is a subsidiary of ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan’s largest trading companies in terms of asset […]
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A new independent institute that will make it easier for people to invest their money to benefit communities and society is launching today. The Impact Investing Institute will look for more effective ways to combine financial returns with a social […]
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Robeco announces that Robeco Hollands Bezit will be merged with RobecoSAM Sustainable European Equities. The merger is expected to take place in early September 2019. Pending regulatory approval, RobecoSAM Sustainable European Equities will be named Robeco Sustainable European Stars Equities […]
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At BP’s annual general meeting (AGM) in Aberdeen yesterday, a climate change shareholder resolution has been passed with the support of 99.14% shareholders. The binding resolution (number 22), filed by investors acting as part of Climate Action 100+, means the company will […]
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APG, PGGM and USS were recognised for “10 years of ESG leadership” at the IPE Real Estate Global Awards, a decade after they co-founded real assets sustainability benchmark GRESB. GRESB managing director Sander Paul van Tongeren and IPE Real Assets […]
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On 15 May, the 15 members of the Association of European Development Finance Institutions (EDFI) gathered for their Annual Meeting and launched a new initiative to deepen cooperation on responsible financing requirements and impact measurement. The European DFIs jointly manage […]
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The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) launched a Sustainable Development Bond to raise awareness for the critical role that water and ocean resources play in development around the world. This EUR denominated 10-year forward Euro […]
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Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, today announced the successful pricing of its issuance of EUR 750 million 0.500% Green Innovation Bonds due 2026. This inaugural Green Innovation Bond was created by Philips in collaboration with Rabobank as […]
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