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FTSE Russell launched the FTSE UK ESG Risk-Adjusted Index Series, Schroders launches Carbon Offset Share Classes, Santander and EIB Group will mobilize €162 million in financing to increase energy efficiency of buildings, Venture Capital firms saw a boom in clean energy startup investments, Morgan Stanley IM closes Private Equity Strategy at $500mn of capital commitments, Cazenove Capital lays out voting best practice for asset managers, Australia Post’s inaugural sustainability bond raises A$100m, ERM and Planet collaborate to help organizations harness satellite data, AXA Investment Managers announced the appointment of Marie Luchet as Head of ESG & Sustainability, Legal & General Capital appoints Julia Goldsworthy as Head of Social Impact Investment, Climate Action 100+ drafts standard for diversified mining, Shareholders call on JPMorgan Chase to disclose a Climate Transition Plan, Barclays and Morgan Stanley take the lead in CO2 deal
ESG News

ESG News 20/2023 (15.05. – 21.05.)

  • May 22, 2023
slow fashion, sustainable fashion
Investing Sustainable Finance

Sustainable Fashion – an emerging investment trend in 2023

  • May 18, 2023
Wind Energy Investments: A Breath of Fresh Air​
Investing

Wind Energy Investments: A Breath of Fresh Air​

  • May 18, 2023
State Street launches global Carbon Asset-Servicing Solution, Actis Launches $500m re-newables business in Japan and makes first acquisition, Schroders Capital exceeds €320mn for first close of European sub-investment grade infrastructure debt fund, Folium Capital launches regenerative Natural Resources Fund combining for-est and agriculture assets, Biden administration announced plans for green-house gas emissions from power plants, Consultation to enhance the international applica-bility of the SASB Standards are now open, Australia to invest $1.4bn to scale up renewable hydrogen industry, ClarityAI and GIST Impact Team announced a partnership to launch biodiversity assessment and reporting capabilities, CBRE Property Management forms partnership with Deepki, EY launched “EY OpsChain ESG”, S&P Global Sustainable1 launched its new Nature & Biodiversity Risk Dataset, Verizon issued its fifth $1 billion green bond, Allison Herren Lee joined Persefoni´s Sustainability Advisory Board, BNP Paribas Asset Management announced two new members of its Sustainability Centre, BNP Paribas details and strengthens its energy transition am-bitions and updates its policies, Amundi, HSBC and ACCR filed a shareholder resolution with Japan´s J-Power
ESG News

ESG News 19/2023 (08.05. – 14.05.)

  • May 15, 2023
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
ESG News

ESG News 18/2023 (01.05. – 07.05.)

  • May 8, 2023
Climate Assessment and Net-Zero Targets: A Must-Have for Banks in the Age of Climate Change
Net Zero & Decarbonization

Climate Assessment and Net-Zero Targets: A Must-Have for Banks in the Age of Climate Change

  • May 6, 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
ESG News

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
ESG News

ESG News 16/2023 (17.04. – 23.04.)

  • April 23, 2023
solar panels, solar energy, solar power, sun power, photovoltaic
Investing

Investing In Solar Energy

  • April 20, 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
ESG News

ESG News 15/2023 (10.04. – 16.04.)

  • April 16, 2023