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Weekly ESG News from the financial services and insurance industry.

Lloyds Bank led syndicate for £300m of debt financing for Statera Energy, responsAbility launches USD 500 million climate investment strategy for Asia, Ninety One announced transition debt strategy for emerging markets, SDG Loan Fund backed by Allianz mobilizes USD 1.1bn, Stripe launched new “Climate Orders” service, Sustainability disclosure and labeling regime confirmed by the FCA, BCBS Consults on Climate Risk Disclosure Framework, Nuveen expanded its global ESG team, LGT Wealth Management appointed Siobhan Archer as global stewardship lead, Nasdaq launched a new technology stack to scale global carbon markets, Bloomberg integrated UN Framework to measure impact on SDGs
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ESG News 48/2023 (27.11. – 03.12.)

  • December 4, 2023
UK Government's £960mn investment accelerates green manufacturing for Net Zero, GRI proposes new draft for climate and energy disclosure standards, Rodolphe Brumm to head BNP Paribas AM's low carbon equity strategy, Rabobank sets up North American energy transition team, ESG Book launches Risk Score Tool for enhanced sustainability analysis, LSEG and ESG.AI forge partnership for advanced ESG analytics platform, Climate-induced vulnerabilities in Côte d'Ivoire: Urgent Call for Action and a $22 Billion Investment in Resilience, Ericsson issued €500mn Green Bond for energy efficiency initiatives
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ESG News 47/2023 (20.11. – 26.11.)

  • November 27, 2023
Robeco launches Fashion Engagement Fund, BlackRock closes $1bn energy transition and energy security infrastructure fund, Manulife announced first close of $224.5mn forest climate fund, J.P. Morgan Asset Management announced liquidation of two ESG ETFs, FCA study reveals further improvements to adhere to ESG guidelines for funds, EU Commission funds 171 environment and climate related projects, MAS launched digital platform for ESG data collection and access, CalPERS announced $100mn net zero pledge
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ESG News 46/2023 (13.11. – 19.11.)

  • November 20, 2023
KKR closes Global Impact Fund II on $2.8bn, LGIM launches ESG Emerging Markets index fund, BBVA increases investments in decarbonization funds, World Bank issued USD 3bn 10-Year Sustainable Development Bond, HANetf launches ESG-screened India internet & ecommerce ETF, Tabula adds GBP-hedged share classes to Paris-aligned ultrashort bond ETF, EFRAG and CDP announce cooperation for ESRS, Dutch regulator proposes amendments to SFDR, Edmond de Rothschild Appoints New Sustainability Head, Natixis IM appointed Laura Kaliszewksi as Global Head of Client Sustainable Investing, Nuveen appoints Nick Moss as Head of Nature-based Solutions, Moody´s launches company decarbonization evaluation solution,H&M issued first $500mn Green Bond
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ESG News 45/2023 (06.11. – 12.11.)

  • November 12, 2023
Fidelity launches climate focused fixed income ETFs, Morgan Stanley accelerates investments of its climate private equity strategy, Schroders launches two sustainability-focused equity funds, CFA Institute, GSIA and PRI announce harmonized definitions for sustainable investing, AI-powered data startup ESG Flo raised $5.25m in seed round, FII Institute and ESG Book launch ESG tool and scores for emerging markets, CRISIL launches Certified ESG Risk Analyst program, CalPERS aims to double climate assets by 2030
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ESG News 44/2023 (30.10. – 05.11.)

  • November 5, 2023
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ESG News 43/2023 (23.10. – 29.10.)

  • October 29, 2023
Robeco enhances sustainability disclosures on factsheets and websites, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) closes to new funds, MAS published guidelines for a Net Zero Economy for consultation, EBA recommends enhancements to the Pillar 1 framework to capture ESG risks, UK Government launched a call for evidence for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Scope 3 emissions, EU delays European Sustainability Reporting Standards by two years, UN Global Compact launches new guidance on Sustainable Infrastructure, Auquan raises $3.5m to grow generative AI ESG services for financial services, CPP Investments Publishes 2023 Report on Sustainable Investing, Deutsche Bank publishes initial Transition Plan and further net-zero targets
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ESG News 42/2023 (16.10. – 22.10.)

  • October 22, 2023
ING Bank releases its 2023 Climate Report: Accelerating Climate Action and Decarbonization, EIB Invests €150 Million in Valeo's €600 Million Green Bond for sustainable mobility projects, Climate change tops list of reasons for portfolio exclusions in financial sector, WTW appoints Peter Carter to lead Climate Practice, MSCI expands climate solutions with Trove Research acquisition, Franklin Templeton launches ESG improver fund
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ESG News 41/2023 (09.10. – 15.10.)

  • October 17, 2023
BlackRock launches climate transition-oriented private debt fund, Morgan Stanley launches Charitable Giving Solution, BNP Paribas Asset Management expands fixed income ETF range Thematics AM launches new climate fund, Mirova Launches €2 Billion Fund for European Energy Transition Infrastructure, European Parliament approves European Green Bond standard, UN launches ten principles for action to close Asia-Pacific sustainable finance gap, Aviva appoints Leah Ramoutar as Environmental Sustainability Director, Clarity AI introduces SFDR-aligned index methodology, Cyprus issued first Green Bond
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ESG News 40/2023 (02.10. – 08.10.)

  • October 8, 2023
La Banque Postale, LBP AM and CNP Assurances launch €1bn impact infrastructure debt fund, Schroders achieved top ratings for its alignment with Impact Principal, Nasdaq Capital Access Platforms Launches Sustainability Offerings for Corporates and Investors, Tokyo Stock Exchange will open carbon credit market in October, World Bank and Energy Transition Accelerator announce strategic collaboration, Paine Schwartz Partners closes $1.7bn food and agribusiness-focused Fund, AXA IM launches Research Award with a focus on the social dimensions of climate change, Deutsche Bank subsidiary DWS to pay $25 Million after green-washing investigation, Just Climate announces natural climate solutions strategy, Chronos Sustainability expands its biodiversity and nature team , AXA IM appoints Anna Väänänen as Head of AXA IM Listed Impact Equity, EcoVadis launches Carbon Footprint Data Exchange, Allianz highlights importance of Climate Tech companies for net zero 2023
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ESG News 39/2023 (25.09. – 01.10.)

  • October 1, 2023