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EU's riposte to US green subsidies greeted with cautious praise

An initiative by the European Commission designed to secure its domestic supply chains for green technologies has been greeted with cautious praise by industry representatives.

TCFD 'implementation gaps' mar PRI reporting

Investment managers need to more robustly implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has said.

Franklin Templeton bullish on sustainable ETF prospects

Franklin Templeton reported strong interest in sustainability-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs), as it launched its latest Paris-aligned fund, covering emerging markets.

KBI flags 'accelerating change' in water

People moves 17 March: Aviva Investors, EdenTree, Aegon ... and more

Swiss Re reduces carbon intensity of corporate bonds and equities by 42%

The carbon intensity of Swiss Re's combined corporate bond and listed equity portfolio decreased by 42% at the end of 2022, compared with the 2018 base year, it reported.

Opportunity in water efficiency investment, says Resonance

Amid rising costs and growing economic uncertainty for businesses, integrated water systems are proving to be a growing investment opportunity as companies look to improve efficiencies, Resonance Asset Management has said.

Axa IM Alts looks to invest in innovative nature measurement companies

Axa Investment Managers Alts is looking to invest in businesses providing innovative methods for nature impact measurement, an executive has said.

Loans round-up - 16 March 2023

Powering the UK battery revolution

The Green Finance Institute's proposed Battery Investment Facility could be transformative for the sector, writes Suzanna Hinson