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Weekly ESG News from the financial services and insurance industry.

Schroders’ Renewables and Energy Transition Fund approved by UK’s FCA, MUFG Bank launches $1bn Climate Tech Fund together with Mitsubishi, Energy Impact Partners closes “Elevate Future Fund” with $112m, EIB approves EUR 6.6bn for Sustainable Investments, New ADB program to mobilize billions for climate projects in Asia, Florida incorporates anti-ESG bill into law, Australia introduces Net Zero Authority to manage transition to net zero, EU includes financial sector into new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), Accenture announces collaboration with Cervest on AI-Powered Climate Risk Solutions, WTW launched a new ESG initiative focused on climate risk assessment, Dun & Bradstreet expands ESG rankings coverage, Diligent launches a new ESG Reporting Platform for Directors, Braemar Energy Ventures releases 2023 Impact Report
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ESG News 18/2023 (01.05. – 07.05.)

  • May 8, 2023
Apollo launches clean transition capital strategy, ESG fund downgrades seem to reverse, European Parliament adopts changes to emissions trading system, Algebris Investments appoints Antonio Volpin, Redwheel appoints Amanda O’Toole to manage two new ESG funds, Standard Chartered changes emissions measurement for oil and gas loans
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ESG News 17/2023 (24.04. – 30.04.)

  • May 1, 2023
Amundi launches suite of Net Zero strategies for different asset classes, Pictet Asset Management lauches China Environ. Opportunities Fund, WisdomTree launches California Carbon Allowance ETP, LGIM and NTR raise EUR 390mn for Clean Power Fund, BDC launches $150mn Sustainability Venture Fund, CIRCA5000 to launch five UCITS ETFs focused on the SDGs, AllianceBernstein launches ESG fund, Climate Bonds Standards extends its framework, EU Parliament adopts new law to fight deforestation, Singapore unveils details for Net Zero Action Plan (FiNZ), Australia plans issuance of Green Bond
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ESG News 16/2023 (17.04. – 23.04.)

  • April 23, 2023
Morningstar Sustainalytics launches Low Carbon Transition Ratings, European Commission adopts clarifications regarding disclosure rules on sustainable investments, European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) publish consultation paper for SFDR, Lloyd’s launches £250mn Private Impact Fund, Carbon Removal Fund of USD 200mn launched by Apple
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ESG News 15/2023 (10.04. – 16.04.)

  • April 16, 2023
Successful launch of Xtrackers MSCI USA Climate Action Equity ETF, AXA Investment Managers increases stewardship activities, EU Commission launches consultation of EU Taxonomy, Rachel Curley appointed as Director of Policy and Programs at US SIF, Zurich Insurance to quit net zero alliance, NYC Pension Funds to implement net zero plans
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ESG News 14/2023 (03.04. – 09.04.)

  • April 10, 2023
Amundi appointed as investment manager for new Asian Climate Bond strategy, Federated Hermes launched Sustainable Global Investment Grade Credit Fund, Fidelity International launched new Global Government Bond Climate Aware ETF, UK FCA delays sustainability disclosure requirements, EFRAG to delay work on sector-specific reporting standards, Bloomberg enhances SFDR solution, Alex Bell appointed as partner of Sustainable Growth Equity platform, Munich Re discontinues NZIA membership, Siemens Energy places Green Bond of EUR 1.5bn
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ESG News 13/2023 (27.03. – 02.04.)

  • April 3, 2023
TD Bank Group announced new sustainable finance targets, Robeco launched private debt fund, Mirova announced closing of Mirova Gigaton Fund, ECB and ESAs call for enhanced climate-related disclosures for structured finance products, Aviva Investors has appointed Nick Molho as Head of Climate Policy, Mafalda Duarte will join the Green Climate Fund as Executive Director, Gravis Capital Management appointed David Barley, Aegon Asset Management appoints Anne Scott as Lead of Global Climate Solutions, ShareAction is urging shareholders to vote against Credit Suisse´s climate policy, ING plans to reduce funding for Oil and Gas infrastructure
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ESG News 11/2023 (13.03. – 19.03.)

  • March 20, 2023
Franklin Templeton launched Art. 8 EM ETF, JP Morgan Asset Management launched Green Social Sustainable bond fund, TD Asset Management launched North American Sustainability Bond Fund, Expected $3.6 bn return cut due to anti-ESG bill in Kansas, U.S. Department of Energy provides $6bn in funding for decarbonization projects, EY and IBM announce global collaboration, EY appoints Michelle Davies to newly created role, Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment appoints CEO, UBS publishes Sustainability Report 2022, Bank of America (BofA) publishes information on sustainability
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ESG News 10/2023 (06.03. – 12.03.)

  • March 12, 2023
S&P Dow Jones Indices launches new GSCI Climate Aware Index, Mapfre acquires majority stake in La Financière Responsable (LFR), AXA IM Alts announced two new investments, European Parliament and Council reached provisional agreement on European Green Bonds (EuGB), Novata raises $30mn during Series B funding round, Persefoni appoints Chief Sustainability Officer, Impact Investing Institute appoints new Chief Executive Officer, Deutsche Bank announced additional measures to reinforce its net zero commitments, Citi introduces emission targets for additional industries for 2030
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ESG News 09/2023 (27.02. – 05.03.)

  • March 6, 2023
Allianz Global Investors (AGI) insists on link of exec pay to ESG KPIs, Environmental groups sue BNP Paribas over fossil-fuel lending, Blackstone Infrastructure managed IRG Acquisition Holdings to buy renewables portfolio, Republicans ask Congress to block ESG rule for retirement plans, SEC´s climate disclosure rule under scrutiny by Republicans, Morningstar introduces Global Sustainable Activities Involvement Indexes, CBRE Group appoints Robert Bernard as Chief Sustainability Officer
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ESG News 08/2023 (20.02. – 26.02.)

  • February 26, 2023