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EU ETS falls 17% on Brexit
24 June 2016The EU emissions trading system (ETS) opened 17% down today, as traders were stunned by the news that UK had voted to leave the trading block.
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NIB and BNP Paribas join GBP ExCom
24 June 2016Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and BNP Paribas have appointed to the executive committee (ExCom) of the Green Bond Principles (GBP).
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UK climate policy now uncertain
24 June 2016The UK's climate policy was mired in doubt in the wake of the monumental vote to leave the European Union.
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GreenWish partners with Denham Capital on 600MW portfolio
23 June 2016African renewable energy investor GreenWish Partners and private equity firm Denham Capital have signed a strategic partnership to build and finance a portfolio of African renewable energy projects.
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Massachusetts plans $250m green bond
23 June 2016The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has announced plans for $250 million green bond to finance a range of environmental projects.
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ESG ratings for funds
22 June 2016Sustainability scores for funds are not perfect, but are a useful addition to the many tools available to responsible investors, reflects Hamza Ali
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Hannon Armstrong raises $90m from latest equity raise
22 June 2016US clean energy investment firm Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) has raised approximately $90.6 million, after expenses, from the sale of 4.6 million shares.
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CalSTRS joins German suits against VW
22 June 2016The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) has joined a lawsuit against Volkswagen (VW) over last year's emissions test scandal.
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Northern Trust mulls low-carbon smart-beta product
22 June 2016Northern Trust is considering launching a low-carbon smart-beta strategy, Environmental Finance has learned.
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PRI 'can't be both promoter and examiner' of responsible investment
22 June 2016The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) cannot remain both the "promotor and examiner" of responsible investment, according to a panel of industry leaders.