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15 major investors back HSBC vote on fossil fuel phase-out plan

In conversation with Insure our Future's Peter Bosshard

The coordinator of the campaign group Insure our Future (formerly Unfriend Coal), Peter Bosshard, looks at progress made in 2020 and highlights the roadmap for 2021. Interview by Vincent Huck

EU examines issues in sustainability market in extensive study

The Publications Office of the EU has released in-depth research on sustainability-related ratings, data and research, examining the flaws and biases inherent within data collection.

News Round Up: FE fundinfo buys CSSP, SEI joins CA100+ and Lightsource BP signs novel PPA

People Moves 8 January: HSBC, EcoSecurities, Standard Chartered, Posaidon, GAM, CBRE Global Investors, ODDO BHF, Hannon Armstrong, Sustainalytics

Bank of China issues first ICMA 'handbook'-linked transition bond

The Hong Kong branch of the Bank of China (BoC) has raised $780 million from the first transition bond to be aligned with the recently announced transition finance recommendations from the administrators of the Green and Social Bond Principles.

CPPIB's European renewables platform makes €245m first investment

Renewable Power Capital (RPC), a platform founded by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board last month, has made its first investment, acquiring a portfolio of Nordic onshore wind projects from developer OX2.

'Slew of impact opportunities' presented by emerging market Covid-19 recovery

"A slew of opportunities" awaits impact investors in emerging markets, as they bounce back from the economic hit caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the CEO of BlueOrchard.

Barclays joins alternative protein funding round

Barclays, ADM Capital and GV (formerly Google Ventures) led a $32 million funding round by Air Protein, which uses 'vertical farming' to produce protein that is a low-carbon alternative to meat.

'Happily surprised': Private sector has taken ESG seriously

It is a misconception that private equity firms are not focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, Apex ESG Ratings boss Andy Pitts-Tucker tells Ahren Lester, but many need help in collecting ESG data and turning it into action