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FTSE Russell and Solactive launch ESG indices

Two new environmental, social and governance (ESG) indices have been launched. FTSE Russell has created a new equity ESG index, and Solactive has collaborated with ISS ESG to produce a series of ESG indexes covering both equities and fixed income.

District heating offers attractive investment opportunities

District heating projects combine economic and ecological appeal for Infrastructure investors, says Tor Syverud.

BlackRock forecasts sharp growth in sustainable funds

The size of sustainability-themed investment funds is set to nearly double in size over the next decade, reaching about $1.5 trillion by 2028, the world’s largest asset manager has predicted.

Greencoat invests £452m in UK wind assets, plans equity raise

Greencoat UK Wind, a specialist infrastructure asset manager, has paid £452 million ($590 million) for a 35.5% stake in two Scottish wind farms and announced plans to raise up to £131 million from a placing of new shares.

Moody's and S&P predict another record-breaking year for green bonds

Moody's and S&P have both predicted that the green bond market will hit a new peak in 2019, despite bearish conditions in the broader fixed income market.

S&P adds ESG sections in credit rating reports

S&P Global Ratings has started to include a dedicated environmental, social and governance (ESG) section in credit rating reports for companies.

France prepares fifth tap of green bond at auction

France plans next week to tap its ground-breaking green bond, for the fifth time.

People Moves: Lazard Asset Management, BlackRock, Pensions Infrastructure Platform, PGGM, Carbon Market Institute and St. James's Place

BP to support CA100+ shareholder resolution

Oil and gas giant BP is set to broaden its corporate reporting to describe how its strategy is consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement, after it committed to supporting a Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) shareholder resolution.

Finland’s Varma tightens screws on coal industry

Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company, Finland’s largest private investor, has put added emphasis on climate change mitigation in the latest update of its responsible investment principles.