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Database reveals financiers behind tropical deforestation projects
06 September 2016At least $38 billion of loans and underwriting facilities were provided, between 2010 and 2015, to the forestry operations of the 50 companies most involved in commodities responsible for tropical deforestation in southeast Asia.
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MuniFin gives better rates for green loans
06 September 2016Finnish public sector lender Municipality Finance (MuniFin) has said it is providing cheaper loans for green projects in a bid to build a loan book to issue a green bond against.
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G20 keeps up the focus on green finance
05 September 2016The G20 made numerous references to green finance in its latest communique, reaffirming the message that the transition to a low-carbon economy is underway.
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China to provide unprecedented support for green finance
05 September 2016China's government is gearing up to provide unprecedented support for green finance, according to new guidelines, as the nation seeks to transition to a lower carbon economy.
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EU carbon market weekly update - 5 September 2016
05 September 2016Carbon prices tumbled last week amid sustained pressure, likely from bearish speculators and some utilities.
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PRI issues ESG guide for equity investors
05 September 2016The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has issued a guide to help asset owners and fund managers integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into their equity investment decisions.
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Helping cities in developing countries benefit from the green bond market
05 September 2016There are numerous ways in which cities in the 'global South' can tap into the green bond market, argues Padraig Oliver
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China and US ratification 'could see climate deal start this year'
05 September 2016China and the US have ratified the Paris climate deal, raising the possibility that it could come into force as soon as this year.
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Sustainalytics opens Tokyo office as it eyes Asia expansion
02 September 2016Sustainalytics has opened an office in Tokyo, as it looks to expand its Asian activities.
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Green bond comment - August
02 September 2016The green bond market could see $100 billion of issues this year.