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ESG News 45/2024 (04.11. – 10.11.)

  • November 14, 2024
Aviva Investors launched new Carbon Removal Fund, EdenTree launched new Global Select Government Bond Fund, Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance published fourth Progress Report, NatureFinance appointed Julie McCarthy and Simon Zadek as the new Co-CEOs, LGT Wealth Management appointed Phoebe Stone Chief Sustainability Officer, Founding Partners of The Investor Agenda release updated guidance for investors to accelerate ambitious Investor Climate Action Plans, SBTN announced first companies publicly adopting science-based targets for nature, Verra launched Nature Framework, IPSASB proposes disclosure requirements for public sector entities
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ESG News 44/2024 (28.10. – 03.11.)

  • November 5, 2024
Investec partners with Holtara to accelerate progress on sustainability, M&G launches sustainable bond strategy together with responsAbility, Richard Mattison Appointed as MSCI’s New ESG and Climate Head, J.P. Morgan Welcomes NOAA’s Sarah Kapnick as Global Head of Climate Advisory, SEC charges WisdomTree for not adhering to its investment criteria for ESG-marketed Funds, Hong Kong Monetary Authority Launches Sustainable Finance Action Agenda; London, Zurich, Singapore rank highest in the newly published Global Green Finance Index; ICE and Dun & Bradstreet to launch Climate Data and Analytics solutions
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ESG News 43/2024 (21.10. – 27.10.)

  • October 28, 2024
IBM Strengthens Its Position in Renewable Energy with Prescinto Acquisition, Scope3 Secures $25 Million to Address AI's Climate Impact, ICE Launches Climate Transition Risk Solution for Municipal Bonds and Real Estate, Bloomberg Launches New Solution to Assess Nature and Biodiversity Risk Exposure, JPMorgan and Capital One Provide $260 Million Tax Equity Financing for BrightNight Solar Project, Google Partners with Kairos Power for First Nuclear Energy Deal to Reduce AI Carbon Footprint
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ESG News 42/2024 (14.10. – 20.10.)

  • October 23, 2024
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ESG News 41/2024 (07.10. – 13.10.)

  • October 16, 2024
TPG Rise Climate and GIC Acquire Techem for $7.4 Billion, BNP Paribas Lists Four ESG Equity ETFs on London Stock Exchange, HSBC and IFC Launch Fund to Support Sustainable Bond Issuers in Emerging Markets, Morgan Stanley’s 1GT Climate Private Equity Fund Closes at $750 Million, India Introduces Carbon Accounting Framework for Airports to Achieve Net Zero Emissions, EU Commission Warns 17 Member States Over Failure to Implement CSRD Rules, KPMG Appoints Maura Hodge to Lead US Sustainability Practice, World Bank Launches Sustainable Finance Center for Francophone Africa
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ESG News 40/2024 (30.09. – 06.10.)

  • October 10, 2024
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ESG News 39/2024 (23.09. – 29.09.)

  • October 3, 2024
Home Depot Eliminates Hard-to-Recycle Packaging Materials, ERM Launches Carbon Credit Portal for Streamlined Purchases, Morgan Stanley Invests $33 Million in ESG Risk Management Leader Datamaran to Fuel U.S. Expansion and AI Innovation, MSCI Launches New Carbon Credit Project Ratings to Boost Market Confidence and Integrity, Meta Secures Major Nature-Based Carbon Removal Credits Deal with BTG Pactual, Apple Reduces Carbon Footprint of iPhone 16 by 30%, Robeco Launches High Income Green Bond Strategy, Carlyle Commits to Provide up to $1 Billion in C-PACE Financing
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ESG News 38/2024 (16.09. – 22.09.)

  • September 23, 2024
Oracle Introduces Comprehensive Sustainability Data and Reporting Solution, Microsoft Purchases 234,000 Rainforest Carbon Credits from Toroto, Novameat Raises $19 Million to Expand Plant-Based Meat Production, Euronext Launches ESG Benchmarking and Advisory Tools for SMEs, FCA Delays Implementation of Sustainable Fund Labeling Rules to April 2025, EPA Proposes Expanded Ecolabel Standards to Boost Sustainable Federal Purchasing, Amex GBT Sets Net Zero Emissions Target by 2050, Google Secures Record-Price Carbon Removal Deal with DAC Startup Holocene, Bank of America Funds $205 Million Carbon Capture Project at Harvestone Biorefinery, Standard Chartered and Partners Back UNDO's Carbon Removal Project with New Financing, Companies Boost Sustainability Investments Amid Rising Climate Concerns, Sustainability Slips for CEOs as Consumer and Corporate Demand Rises: New Bain Report
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ESG News 37/2024 (09.09. – 15.09.)

  • September 16, 2024
AllianzGI’s Impact Private Credit strategy reaches EUR560mn, BNP Paribas Asset Management launches two ESG Active Beta Equity ETFs, Robeco launches High Income Green Bond Strategy, Mirova raises more than €200 million in commitments for its first private equity fund, SEB launches its SEB Global Sustainable Companies Fund, Nasdaq Partners with Crux to Unlock Inflation Reduction Act's Clean Energy Tax Credit Market, BNP Paribas AM secures $166m for Cleantech Venture Fund, Australia passes landmark climate disclosure law for companies, ESMA reports that transition funds outpace green investments, TotalEnergies Invests $100 Million in U.S. Forest Carbon Projects, Microsoft and EDP Renewables Sign Landmark 20-Year Solar Deal in Singapore, Ossiam ETF appoints Ksenya Rulik as Head of Research and ESG, RMB Namibia and Letshego Namibia partner for social bond issuance
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ESG News 36/2024 (02.09. – 08.09.)

  • September 10, 2024