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People Moves: UN Environment, Northern Trust Asset Management, Liontrust and United Nations-led Climate Technology Centre and Network
22 February 2019Inger Andersen has been elected as executive director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to replace Erik Solheim.
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Green bonds round-up, 18 October 2017
18 October 2017Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world's largest bank, has issued a green bond with a value of about $2.15 billion.
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Delayed action on energy transition could double stranded assets, says IRENA
11 July 2017Delaying new policy measures to curb global warming to 2030 will cost an extra $10 trillion in stranded assets, compared to an accelerated deployment of renewables and energy efficiency starting now, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
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EF BRIEFS: Mirova, RES, Masdar, Irena, Abu Dhabi
18 January 2016Mirova, the sustainable investment arm of French bank Natixis, is to buy an 80% stake in a Swedish wind farm for an undisclosed sum.
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Banking on climate change
07 December 2015Banks need to up their game if they are to address the risks and opportunities presented by climate change, argues Lauren Compere
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PRI critic Carlisle voted on to board
17 November 2015The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has elected three new directors to its board, including outspoken critic Sarah Carlisle.
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PRI launches carbon disclosure initiative for investors
25 September 2014A group of major investors has agreed to publicly disclose the carbon footprint of their portfolios, as part of a new initiative to encourage decarbonisation.