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Mirova, BPCE invest €77m in renewable energy producer

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Most financial institutions don't push for ambitious EU sustainable finance strategy

Many financial institutions are failing to support an ambitious EU sustainable finance strategy, according to a report on lobbying by NGO InfluenceMap, with just a handful supporting and actively engaging with the European Commission's policy.

ACPR: Banks need to incorporate climate into risk management framework

The French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR) has published a guide to good practices in governance and climate risk management for the banking industry.

Banks' fossil fuel commitments accelerate as pressure intensifies

French regulator calls for ‘green and brown’ taxonomy

France’s financial regulator has called for the rapid introduction of a formal definition of investments that are beneficial or detrimental to the environment – a so-called taxonomy of ‘green’ and ‘brown’ assets.

French banks boost coal financing by 52% after COP21

French banks have increased their coal financing by 52% following the signing of the Paris Climate Agreement.

Boston Common backs ‘blue economy’ finance principles

Boston Common Asset Management has added its name to the growing number of financial institutions that have endorsed a set of principles for investing to support the world’s oceans.

Green bond round-up, 19 September

DZ Bank is planning to raise €250 million ($300 million) by issuing its first labelled green bond.

First index launched to track bonds from low-carbon issuers

An index has been launched which is believed to be the first to comprise bonds from low-carbon companies.