Archive

  • $400m partnership formed to make 'green' investment in Asia

    04 August 2014

    Three major players in the sustainability and energy space have formed a partnership to encourage private equity investment in Asia.

  • ADB issues $50m 'risk sharing loan' to Indonesia geothermal project

    25 July 2014

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reinforced its commitment to kickstart Indonesia's geothermal sector by providing a $50 million 'risk sharing loan' to help a 240MW project get off the ground.

  • Goldman Sachs contributes to $140m fundraising for Indian renewables firm

    03 July 2014

    Goldman Sachs has made a second investment into solar and wind firm ReNew Power Ventures, helping it raise $140 million.

  • Asia Green Capital gets IFC support for Indonesian renewables projects

    08 May 2014

    Asia Green Capital Partners, a Singapore-based investment firm, has entered an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to develop wind and solar projects in south-east Asia, particularly Indonesia.

  • APP leads 'world's largest private conservation project'

    01 May 2014

    Asia Pulp & Paper is backing what it claims is the largest private-sector led conservation project in the world in a bid to shake off its bad environmental reputation.

  • Geothermal plant 'close to securing $1.17bn in loans'

    28 March 2014

    Indonesia's largest geothermal project, Sarulla, is reportedly close to securing $1.17 billion of project finance from a syndicate of private and public lenders.

  • Losses increase, NAV falls at Trading Emissions

    25 March 2014

    Trading Emissions Plc (TEP), a London-listed environmental investment fund, has reported a £19.8 million ($32.7 million) loss for the first half year.

  • Trading Emissions sells its last CDM credits

    10 March 2014

    Trading Emissions, a London-listed investment fund currently being wound up, has disposed of its remaining portfolio of carbon credits.

  • Investors warn palm oil companies and financiers on climate change risks

    05 December 2013

    A $270 billion investor coalition has called for palm oil producers and their financiers to adopt policies to ensure they do not contribute to climate change.

  • Sustainable Development plans $200m UK-China fund

    04 December 2013

    UK-based investment and advisory company Sustainable Development Capital LLP (SDCL) is planning a $200 million fund to promote energy efficiency in both China and the UK.