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Shell says it faces 'low risk' of stranded assets
12 April 2018Oil and gas giant Shell said there is "low risk" of it having stranded assets, and predicted as much as 80% of its proved oil and gas reserves will be produced by 2030.
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Green bond round-up - 11 April
11 April 2018The government of Lithuania has announced plans to issue a sovereign green bond "at the end of April" to finance a 10-year, €68 million ($84 million), loan to the country's Public Investment Development Agency to fund renovations of 156 multi-apartment buildings that improve energy efficiency and reduce heating costs.
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Lloyd's syndicates seek $500m to cover 'natcat' losses
11 April 2018Lloyd's of London insurance syndicates have asked their capital providers for more than $500 million, and some have also drawn on letters of credit with bankers, to help cover the financial damage from 2017's natural catastrophes (natcats).
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Creating business value via water
11 April 2018Companies can create greater value through a water strategy that goes beyond water stewardship, says Will Sarni
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CDSB updates framework to be TCFD-aligned
11 April 2018The Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) has revamped its framework for environmental reporting to align with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
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PRI guidance for bond investors urges greater engagement on ESG
11 April 2018The UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has published advice on how investors can engage with corporate bond issuers on environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, as it responds to growing investor awareness of the issue.
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Boom in Chinese solar investment contributes to record year
10 April 2018A record 98GW was added to the world's solar capacity in 2017 – more than for coal, oil and gas combined – according to a report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
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Natural catastrophes in 2017 hit insurers hard
10 April 2018Insured losses arising from natural disasters soared to $138 billion last year, almost three-times as much as in 2016 and far higher than the average of the past 10 years, according to Swiss Re.
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UBS goes green in Asia with new portfolio
10 April 2018UBS has launched what it claims to be the first Asian portfolio to solely invest in stocks and bonds with a good sustainability record.
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€3.5bn energy infra fund makes final close
10 April 2018Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has grown its third energy infrastructure fund to €3.5 billion ($4.3 billion) at final close, exceeding its original target by one sixth.