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Green bond round-up, 27 September 2017
27 September 2017The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the world's biggest bank in terms of assets, is expected to price its first green bond on Thursday 28 September.
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Investors plan GHG engagement campaign with large emitters
27 September 2017A call to arms went out to investors today to join a new initiative that aims to engage with the 100 biggest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting companies globally.
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Figueres throws down climate gauntlet to PRI
27 September 2017Christiana Figueres threw down a climate gauntlet to signatories to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) by challenging them to put 1% of their assets into clean energy or clean tech by 2020.
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Positive impact principles needed to bridge SDG financing gap, UNEP FI says
27 September 2017Increased focus on the impacts of investments in emerging markets is required to meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and bridge a sizable financing gap, according to the UNEP Finance Initiative (FI).
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Investors support plea for integrated corporate reporting
27 September 2017A group of leading investors, with nearly $2 trillion in assets under management, is calling for companies to integrate their reporting of financial and non-financial data.
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Insured losses from Hurricane Maria could reach $85 billion, says AIR
26 September 2017Insured losses inflicted by Hurricane Maria will be between $40 billion and $85 billion, according to catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide.
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Marcel Jeucken leaves PGGM responsible investment team
26 September 2017Marcel Jeucken is to leave his position as managing director of responsible investment at Dutch pension fund PGGM to become an independent advisor.
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Why pressure is mounting for banks to address climate change
26 September 2017Investors are increasingly focusing on how lenders are managing climate risks, says Alexander Erzini Vernoit
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WBCSD helps companies navigate ESG reporting requirements
26 September 2017A free online platform to help companies and investors understand the wide variety of non-financial reporting requirements in place around the world, has been launched by the World Business Council on Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
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EU carbon market weekly update - 25 September 2017
25 September 2017A significant fall in the EUA price is unlikely this week, but the availability of French nuclear plants could have further influence ton the market, says Louis Redshaw.