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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.
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Actiam's carbon footprint analysis reveals 2.25% emissions reduction
25 September 2017Dutch asset manager Actiam has reduced carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions across its portfolio by 2.25% since 2015, its carbon footprint analysis has shown.
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Investment consultants pledge to act on ESG guidance
25 September 2017Recent regulatory guidance that environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors should be taken into account by pension funds where they are financially material "puts trustees and their advisers under an obligation to react," according to two leading industry bodies.