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MacPherson in and Kochetygova out at S&P DJI
15 June 2016Julia Kochetygova is to step down as head of sustainability indices at S&P DJI, and will be replaced by ESG consultant Martina MacPherson, Environmental Finance has learned.
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Offshore wind's first investment grade project 'close', says S&P
15 June 2016The first investment grade rating for an offshore wind project could be issued in the next 12 months, according to Standard & Poor's (S&P).
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Financing solutions for storm water run-off
15 June 2016Financing nature-based solutions, or green infrastructure, reduces the impact of storm water run-off in city streets around the world, argues Craig Holland
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Brexit could see the UK lose €3.61bn of EIB green investments
14 June 2016The UK may lose up to €3.61 billion ($4.05 billion) climate-related spending from the European Investment Bank (EIB), if it votes to leave the EU later this month, according to S&P Global Ratings.
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Inconsistency of ESG data can help boost investment returns, says Calvert
14 June 2016The inefficiency of the market in environmental, social and governance (ESG) data creates opportunities for investors who understand these issues to boost returns without adding extra risk, according to research from Calvert Investment Management.
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US power company issues second benchmark-sized green bond
14 June 2016Southern Power has returned to the green bond market with its second benchmark issue, this time denominated in euros.
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Prudential invests €150m to help solar fund reach first close
14 June 2016Prudential has invested €150 million ($170 million) in a private equity fund that will invest in Italian solar plants.
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EU carbon market weekly update - 14 June 2016
14 June 2016EU Allowance prices are likely to slip this week, says Louis Redshaw, as a large volume of allowances will be auctioned in the next two weeks.
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Swedish fund manager offers 'climate-neutral' investments
13 June 2016Ohman, a Stockholm-based fund manager, is offering investors in its sustainable equity funds the possibility of making their investments 'climate-neutral'.
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Engie's notes to be removed from Barclays MSCI green bond index
13 June 2016Engie's notes have been removed from the Barclays MSCI green bond index, following a long-awaited review of its rules.