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Thai Biogas gets loan for two projects
06 June 2014The Thai Biogas Energy Company has agreed a THB402 million ($12.3 million) loan from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China for the development of two projects.
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UK subsidy changes 'to make life more challenging for solar funds'
27 May 2014Proposed changes in the UK's subsidy regime will make life more challenging for recently listed solar funds, a leading consultant at Grant Thornton has warned.
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Eight Canadian wind projects secure C$61.4m finance
23 May 2014A group of project developers has secured a C$61.4 million ($55.9 million) of financing to build eight wind farms in Nova Scotia.
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Major insurance players pledge to tackle climate change
23 May 2014A group of 66 insurance firms has committed to a set of principles laid down in a bid to fight climate-related risks and "promote stability in the global economy".
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$5trn investor group pushes for sustainability action
22 May 2014There is a "moral, financial and economic case for action" from the investment community to deal with environmental risks that intersect with financial markets, a report published by 11 major investors has claimed.
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Clean energy accounts for 30% of EBRD investments
19 May 2014Almost 30% of investments by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) last year were for renewable energy, energy efficiency and other responses to climate change.
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Profile: Henderson Global Care Growth Fund
15 May 2014Henderson's sustainability themed fund easily beat its benchmark over the past year. Peter Cripps learns about its investment philiosophy – and why it tends to pick energy efficiency over renewables.
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FTSE launches first fossil fuel-free index, BlackRock investment product to follow
29 April 2014Index provider FTSE has developed the first index family that excludes fossil fuel-based companies, as 'stranded assets' fears gain momentum among investors.
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World Bank launches first green bond in Australia
16 April 2014The World Bank has today launched its first green bond on the Australian market, raising AU$300 million ($281 million).
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Île-de-France increases size of green bond due to strong demand
16 April 2014Regional French government, Île-de-France attracted such a high level of demand for its latest green bond that it raised the target from €350 million ($483 million) to €600 million at the last minute