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SkyPower pledges $4.4 billion for solar projects in Kenya
29 September 2015Canadian solar energy developer SkyPower has pledged to double its existing commitment to invest in solar projects in Kenya from $2.2 billion to $4.4 billion.
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Volkswagen ejected from Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes
29 September 2015Volkswagen (VW) has been ejected from the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) as the company continues to be hurt by the fall-out from its emissions scandal.
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Denham Capital invests in Spain's Jenner Renewables
29 September 2015Private equity firm Denham Capital has made an investment in Madrid-based clean energy producer Jenner Renewables. The size of the investment has not been disclosed.
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'Smart ESG' is the next big thing in finance, says RobecoSAM
28 September 2015RobecoSAM has launched a new methodology for integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics into investments, which it believes will help eliminate some "unintentional risks".
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DC Water to return to green bond market with second deal
28 September 2015The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) is readying itself to issue a second green bond, following its landmark transaction last year.
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State of Vermont plans $30m green bond
28 September 2015The State of Vermont is planning to issue a $29.6 million green bond to help fund projects including an energy-efficient office block.
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Smart ESG Integration: Factoring in Sustainability
Smart ESG integration is an advanced ESG integration method developed by RobecoSAM's Quantitative Research team.
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EU carbon market weekly update - 28 September 2015
28 September 2015EU carbon prices have been bucking the downward trend in most commodity markets, but there is potential for further losses this week as global economic headwinds appear strong and persistent, says Louis Redshaw
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Impax refinances non-recourse debt for Polish wind
28 September 2015Impax Asset Management claims it has completed the first non-recourse debt refinancing for wind energy in Poland after a period of regulatory instability in the country.
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Abengoa considers complete sale of yieldco
28 September 2015Heavily indebted energy company Abengoa is considering the possible sale of its 49% stake in its yieldco Abengoa Yield.