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$4trn green economy same size as fossil fuel sector, says FTSE Russell
01 June 2018The ‘green economy’ represents an investment opportunity of $4 trillion, which is about the same size as that of the fossil fuel sector, according to research by FTSE Russell.
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Sustainable banking principles to be launched in November
01 June 2018Banks from five different continents have joined forces to redefine the sector's purpose, in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement.
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Make climate transition focus of next proxy season, says DWS
01 June 2018A rallying call has been issued to investors to make climate transition plans the main focus of the next shareholder voting season.
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How covered green bonds can help deliver NDCs
01 June 2018A 'prototype' covered green bond has been prepared that could help developing countries meet their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. Junji Hatano explains.
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Pennon Group signs impact loans worth £80m
31 May 2018Water and waste firm Pennon Group and its subsidiary South West Water have become the latest companies to sign new impact loan revolving credit facilities.
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Royal DSM raises €1bn in 'green loan'
30 May 2018Dutch chemicals firm Royal DSM has signed a €1 billion ($1.2 billion) revolving credit facility that links its cost of borrowing with greenhouse gas (GHG) targets.
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Hedge funds increase allocations to responsible investments
30 May 2018Hedge funds have already allocated at least $59 billion in line with 'responsible investment' (RI) principles, according to the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA).
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News round-up, 30 May 2018
30 May 2018Other significant announcements relating to sustainable finance:
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Green bond round-up, 30 May
30 May 2018The Asia-Pacific green bond market is poised for significant growth, with some $600 billion of new issues expected over the next five years, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML).
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GPIF to triple ESG index allocation to $30bn
30 May 2018The world’s largest pension fund plans to triple its allocation to three environmental, social and governance (ESG) indexes, according to the company’s chief investment officer.