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Sustainable Finance Daily Blog
BNP Paribas Asset Management updates its global sustainability strategy, S&P Dow Jones Indices introduces two new benchmarks to measure SDG alignment, Apex Group backed Holtara combines advisory and platform services, Impax Asset Management acquires assets of Absalon Corporate Credit, PRI publishes introductory guide to responsible investment, ABN AMRO appoints Tanja Kramer as Head of the ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund, Flexstone Partners appoints Samira Boussem as Head of Sustainability in France, Lazard expands Global Sustainable Equity team, International Finance Corporation (IFC) provides EUR 300mn ESG-linked bond to Iberdrola
ESG News

ESG News 02/2024 (08.01. – 14.01.)

  • January 14, 2024
Weyerhaeuser completes launch of carbon credit offering, American Express commits $12.75m to support small businesses in disaster recovery, BBVA Mexico and Nestlé form partnership to promote the transition to sustainability, EdenTree appoints Carlota Esquevillas as new Head of Responsible Investment, World Bank issued AUD 2bn bond to support green and social projects, World Bank issues CAD 1.4bn Sustainable Development Bond
ESG News

ESG News 01/2024 (01.01. – 07.01.)

  • January 8, 2024
Morningstar introduces Transatlantic Sustainable Development Goals Select 40 Index, Apollo launches Clean Transition Equity ELTIF fund, BNP Paribas launches new Climate Impact Infrastructure Debt fund, NGFS provides recommendations for the development of nature-related scenarios, Generate Capital appoints Lilliam Sonneborn as its new President, Crédit Agricole stops financing new fossil fuel projects
ESG News

ESG News 50/2023 (11.12. – 17.12.)

  • December 18, 2023
Bloomberg expands Sustainable Index Offering, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) commits to provide $135bn in green finance by 2030, Mirova launches EUR350mn sustainable land management strategy, Columbia Threadneedle launches Lux Global Social Bond fund, MAS launches multi-sector transition strategy, MAS publishes Code of Conduct for ESG data and rating providers
ESG News

ESG News 49/2023 (04.12. – 10.12.)

  • December 11, 2023
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
ESG News

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
ESG News

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
ESG News

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
ESG News

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
ESG News

ESG News 44/2023 (30.10. – 05.11.)

  • November 5, 2023
In einer Welt, in der das globale Bevölkerungswachstum und sich verändernde Verbraucherpräferenzen zu erheblichen Veränderungen in der Lebensmittelindustrie führen, ist Nachhaltigkeit zu einem entscheidenden Faktor für den Erfolg und die Zukunft der größten Lebensmittelunternehmen geworden. Während wir in das Jahr 2023 eintauchen, ist es unerlässlich, die zehn größten Lebensmittelunternehmen der Welt zu erkunden, und zwar nicht nur im Hinblick auf ihren Marktanteil, Umsatz und Produktportfolio, sondern auch auf ihr Engagement für Nachhaltigkeit und ihre Rolle bei der Gestaltung der Zukunft der Lebensmittelindustrie.
Food Sustainable Lifestyle

Sustainable food companies and sustainable food production

  • November 5, 2023