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  • Building efficiency stocks set for strong growth, says HSBC

    12 June 2014

    Building-related energy efficiency companies have earnings growth potential of 26% over the next year, according to research by HSBC.

  • Companies must improve reporting of material environmental risks, says KPMG

    12 June 2014

    Auditing firm KPMG has called for increased disclosure from companies about the material risks posed by their reliance on natural capital.

  • Global wind capacity set to double by 2020

    12 June 2014

    Global wind power capacity will more than double to 678.5GW by 2020, a report has predicted.

  • Sunnova targets market growth after $145m fundraise

    11 June 2014

    Residential solar provider Sunnova Energy has raised $145 million to fund its expansion in the US.

  • Hanergy partners with Sojitz on solar development

    11 June 2014

    Hanergy Solar Group has teamed up with Japanese conglomerate Sojitz to develop "a multitude" of solar projects.

  • REG completes purchase of Dynamic Fuels

    11 June 2014

    Renewable Energy Group (REG) has acquired the remaining 50% stake in Dynamic Fuels, the operator of a large biodiesel refinery in Geismar, Louisiana, from Tyson Foods.

  • F&C in new drive to push responsible investment funds

    10 June 2014

    F&C Investments is to re-launch its responsible investment funds as part of its "first step" towards growing the environmental, social and governance (ESG) side of its business.

  • CCC 'scales back' voluntary carbon activities, MacGiffin leaves

    10 June 2014

    Climate Change Capital is to "scale back" its voluntary carbon trading and carbon and energy measurement services business run by Grattan MacGiffin, Environmental Finance has learned.

  • Sungevity goes Dutch with E.ON

    10 June 2014

    US-based solar leasing firm Sungevity has kickstarted its European expansion plans by striking up a partnership with utility giant E.ON.

  • Greenleaf raises $100m for biomass acquisitions

    10 June 2014

    Biomass operator Greenleaf Power has closed a $100 million fundraising round, the proceeds of which will be used to make further acquisitions.