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  • CDP announces 179 'A list' leading climate action companies

    20 January 2020

    CDP has named over 170 firms as being global leaders for transparency and action on climate change for 2019.

  • Sustainability-linked loans 'now more popular than green loans'

    09 October 2019

    Issuance of sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) is outstripping that of green loans this year, according to the Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA).

  • Glennmont acquires 211MW Finnish wind project

    30 September 2019

    UK fund manager Glennmont Partners has acquired a 211.4MW wind farm in Finland for an undisclosed amount.

  • Meat, fish and dairy producers not addressing sustainability risks, says FAIRR

    04 September 2019

    The vast majority of meat, fish and dairy producers have not meaningfully addressed basic sustainability risks, according to a report by investor network FAIRR.

  • Finnish renewables fund reaches first close at €220m

    15 July 2019

    Finnish renewables developer and fund manager Taaleri Energia has announced the first close of its Taaleri SolarWind II fund at €220 million ($247.9 million).

  • US ‘sustainable’ funds smash annual record inflows in six months

    12 July 2019

    US open-end and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) labelled ‘sustainable’ have smashed the previous annual record for inflows in just six months, marking a stellar start to 2019.

  • HSBC launches green loan range for SMEs in UK

    08 July 2019

    HSBC has launched a range of green loans for British small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs), shortly after the UK launched its green finance strategy.

  • Green and sustainability loans: the growth accelerates

    01 July 2019

    The green and sustainability-linked loan market grew exponentially last year. The next growth spurt could be driven by emerging markets, Michael Hurley writes

  • HSBC offers Walmart suppliers sustainability-linked finance

    18 April 2019

    HSBC is to offer Walmart's suppliers cheaper finance if they improve their sustainability performance.

  • Boston Common withdraws climate resolutions with Verizon and Home Depot

    08 March 2019

    Boston Common Asset Management has withdrawn its climate-related shareholder resolutions with Verizon Communications and The Home Depot after reaching agreements with the companies.