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ESG-themed bond fund launches in US
22 April 2015Asset manager Columbia Threadneedle Investments has launched a US social bond fund, targeting corporate and municipal notes.
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RGGI proceeds fund $600m of energy efficiency projects
22 April 2015More than $600 million of proceeds from the US Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has been invested in energy efficiency projects, according to a summary report on the market. Energy bill savings of more than $2.3 billion are expected to flow from the projects, it added.
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Q&A: What's behind TfL's push for green bonds?
22 April 2015Transport for London's Simon Kilonback talks about the pros and cons of green bonds and how they fit in to TfL's plans
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Climate change a growing risk to credit ratings, says S&P
21 April 2015The increase in disasters caused by climate change will "test the resilience" of companies' credit ratings, according to Standard & Poor's (S&P).
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Wheb Partners makes two acquisitions
21 April 2015The private equity arm of sustainable investment firm Wheb Group has bought two companies involved in the production of carbon fibre materials.
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Stranded assets risks are rising, says HSBC
21 April 2015The risk that fossil fuel assets could be rendered 'stranded' is growing, a report has warned.
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It's time for New York to issue green bonds, says city comptroller
21 April 2015The time is ripe for New York City to divert some of its $10-$15 billion of annual debt issues into green bonds, said comptroller Scott Stringer.
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JLEN eyes share offer to pay down debt
21 April 2015John Laing Environmental Assets Group (JLEN) is set to become the latest in a string of UK renewables funds to issue equity.
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Connecticut launches $250m green bond
20 April 2015The state of Connecticut is launching its first transaction dedicated exclusively to green bonds, in a bid to raise $250 million for clean water projects.
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EU carbon market weekly update - 20 April 2015
20 April 2015After another quiet week in the European carbon market, several bullish factors could influence the market this week, says Louis Redshaw.