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Australia's 'first fossil-fuel free' superannuation fund launches
04 September 2014The 'first fossil-fuel free' superannuation fund has been set-up in Australia, with plans to "disrupt business as usual" in the country, its founder has said.
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EIB issues 'landmark' €500m 12-year green bond
04 September 2014The European Investment Bank has launched a "landmark" €500 million green bond, which has a 12-year tenor and could help open the market for longer-dated paper in the space.
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EIB plans new euro Climate Awareness Bond [updated]
04 September 2014The European Investment Bank (EIB) has issued a new euro-denominated benchmark green bond, this time with a 12-year tenor.
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Reuters launches ESG indices for European market
03 September 2014Thomson Reuters has launched a suite of indices that measure the performance of European companies that it believes have superior environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
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EAPF launches 'flagship' investment mandate
03 September 2014The UK Environment Agency's £2.4 billion pension fund (EAPF) has launched a search for investment managers for a "flagship" sustainable equities portfolio.
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Ascent sells $8m shares to existing investors
03 September 2014Ascent Solar Technologies has agreed to sell $8 million shares to two existing shareholders.
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UK CfD changes to 'boost renewables subsidy allocation'
02 September 2014The UK renewables sector received a slight boost after the government altered the details of how it will calculate its Contracts for Difference subsidy regime, in a move that is expected to allow it to support more projects.
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WWF climate change head to lead UK's Aldersgate Group
02 September 2014The Aldersgate Group, a UK environmental pressure group, has appointed Nick Molho, head of climate change and energy policy at WWF-UK, as its new executive director.
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Scottish Equity Partners launches £135m clean energy fund
02 September 2014Scottish Equity Partners (SEP), a UK venture capital company, has raised £135 million ($223 million) for a new fund to invest in clean energy infrastructure.
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Arise raises SEK350m in second green bond
01 September 2014Swedish wind farm developer Arise has issued an SEK350 million ($50.5 million) green bond, refinancing an existing bond.