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Inconsistency of ESG data can help boost investment returns, says Calvert
14 June 2016The inefficiency of the market in environmental, social and governance (ESG) data creates opportunities for investors who understand these issues to boost returns without adding extra risk, according to research from Calvert Investment Management.
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EF Briefs: Atlantis, Equitix, Nordex, Acciona, 8point3, DASNY
04 April 2016UK tidal power company Atlantis Resources has agreed a partnership with UK investment and fund management company Equitix to develop its portfolio of tidal power projects in Scotland.
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Nordex doubles size of green Schuldschein to €550m
01 April 2016Nordex has upsized its green Schuldschein to €550 million ($625 million) from €250 million, in response to strong investor demand.
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Nordex to issue €250m green bond
24 February 2016Nordex has become the first German manufacturer to issue a 'green Schuldschein', tapping the market for €250 million ($274.5 million).
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Private equity house mulls Italian solar exit as it looks for new assets
11 February 2016Private equity firm Amplio Group is eyeing the sale or refinancing of its 31MW Italian solar portfolio as well as further acquisitions in the country, Environmental Finance understands.
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93% of US-listed companies 'affected by climate risk'
10 February 2016Climate risk affects 93% of the US equities market, according to a report.
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Wheb private equity arm rebrands, becomes independent
04 February 2016Wheb Partners, the private equity house created by Ben Goldsmith, has become independent from its parent company and garnered €140 million ($157 million) of new investment.
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Investors push for mandatory ESG reporting
29 October 2015Calls for companies to be forced to report non-financial indicators have been growing, and IOSCO and the WFE now need to take concerted action to drive the agenda forward, argues Tracey Rembert
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Consultants launch software tool to quantify financial impact of ESG risks
09 October 2015A new software tool to help companies and investors measure the potential impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, has been developed through a collaboration between two sustainability consultancies.
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Nordex acquires Acciona Windpower for €785m
05 October 2015German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has acquired Acciona Windpower from Spanish engineering firm Acciona for €785 million ($880 million).