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Mirova acquires Swedish wind farm

Natixis Investment Managers' affiliate is dedicated to sustainable investing

BlackRock raises record $5.1bn for energy fund

Largest ever alternative fundraise targets insurers looking for yield

IOSCO establishes task force on sustainable finance

The board of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has established a task force on sustainable finance, with the aim of improving sustainability-related disclosures by issuers and asset managers.

Total faces shareholder resolution to reduce carbon emissions

A group of 11 investors have filed a shareholder resolution at Total, calling on the oil major to set carbon emission reduction targets in line with the Paris Agreement.

A principled approach to impact

The Operating Principles for Impact are set to bring increased transparency to impact investing, the IFC's Neil Gregory tells Michael Hurley, on the first anniversary of their launch.

Lyxor launches ETFs tracking decarbonisation indexes

Lyxor Asset Management has launched four exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with focus on decarbonisation and achieving climate goals.

Moody's: ESG risks 'material' in a third of ratings actions

Moody's Investors Service reported that environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks were a "material" credit consideration in a third of its private-sector issuer rating actions in 2019.

EC study seeks industry input on ESG investment data

A research study, commissioned by the European Commission, into the provision and use of sustainable investment data, ratings and research is now calling on senior staff in the asset management industry and in listed companies to share their ideas and experience. By completing a questionnaire, participants will be supporting a charitable donation to the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bond round-up: Flemish Community, SNCF, EDP, Analog Devices ... and more

Danish pension funds invest $250m in US solar projects

Danish pension funds PenSam and PKA have invested DKK1.7 billion ($249 million) in US solar energy plants in California and Texas.