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EC calls for green bond securitisations and better non-financial reporting
16 April 2015EU policymakers must ramp up their efforts to promote climate-friendly investment through securitised green bonds and improved non-financial disclosure, according to a report from the European Commission (EC).
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Standard Bank closes London carbon desk
16 April 2015Standard Bank has closed its award-winning carbon desk in London.
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France's Solairedirect floats on Euronext
16 April 2015Solar firm Solairedirect has launched its initial public offering (IPO), valuing the company at €386 million ($411 million).
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Enel Green Power wins 425MW wind contracts in South Africa
15 April 2015Italy's Enel Green Power has been awarded three energy supply contracts for 425MW of wind power in South Africa's latest renewable energy auction.
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US yieldcos behind 3.8GW of acquisitions in 2014
15 April 2015US yieldcos snapped up 3.8GW of operational renewable energy capacity in 2014 – an increase of almost 50% year-on-year – according to a report by law firm Orrick.
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FTSE Group expands ESG team
15 April 2015Index provider, FTSE Group, has made three new managerial appointments to boost its offerings for clients whose investment decisions are influenced by environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
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Some discussions should be public
15 April 2015In the coming months, we will see increasing numbers of debates and discussions about the question of 'what is green?'.
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Unilever's green bond: a difference of opinions
15 April 2015In the year since its launch, Unilever's green bond has divided opinion and been omitted from the Barclays MSCI green bond index. Here, leading figures from the two sides of the debate outline their thinking.
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Water risks must not take a back seat to carbon, says Ceres
15 April 2015Investors must not continue to neglect water risks in favour of carbon-related issues, according to sustainable investment coalition, Ceres.
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Order book reaches €1bn on FMO's latest Sustainability Bond
14 April 2015Dutch development bank FMO has priced its second €500 million ($534 million) green Sustainability Bond, which attracted more than $1 billion of investor interest.