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How advanced AI can produce the ESG data investors need

The best way to get timely data is by combining artificial with human intelligence, says Alexandra Mihailescu Cichon

€1bn Flender ESG-linked buyout loan deal attracts 'phenomenal' demand

A €1 billion ($1.2 billion) sustainability-linked leveraged buyout (LBO) loan from German wind turbine gearbox maker Flender to support its buyout by private equity firm Carlyle has attracted "phenomenal" demand from investors, a banker close to the transaction told Environmental Finance.

People Moves 22 January: Credit Suisse, HFW, Impax, ELFA, ACA, National Security Council, HSBC, Jupiter, Storebrand, Triodos

How to scale the carbon offset market

The Taskforce on scaling voluntary carbon markets will next week publish its final recommendations. Annabelle Palmer spoke with market participants to hear their thoughts on the proposals outlined so far

Schroder BSC Social Impact Trust makes first investments

Schroder BSC Social Impact Trust has used most of the proceeds from its December initial public offering (IPO) to make seven investments valued at a combined £39.2 million ($53.5 million).

News round-up: Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan commits to net-zero, EIB says 'gas is over', pension funds' climate demands for UK government ... and more

Funds of the year: Active Solar

Active Solar delivered a 170% return in 2020 - but the fund manager says it is still just the beginning. Ahren Lester reports

'Post-Brexit, UK insurers should be allowed to up investments in sustainable assets' - Aviva

Terra Carta initiative "can confuse rather than help"

The 'Terra Carta' initiative - unveiled by Prince Charles earlier this month at the One Planet Summit hosted by the French President - has the potential to confuse rather than help, according to an ESG data provider.

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: Gaw Capital, Questel, Batilogistic ... and more