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Voting opens for Environmental Finance's 21st Annual Market Rankings
22 September 2020Voting has begun in Environmental Finance's Annual Market Rankings - the largest and most closely watched survey of the world's environmental markets, which is now in its 21st year.
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EU carbon market update: 21 September 2020
22 September 2020The outlook for EU Allowances is bearish this week, but industrial buyers could provide some support, says Tom Lord*
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IFC tightens coal phase-out conditions on financial clients
22 September 2020The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has strengthened its approach to thermal coal investment exposure among its financial institution clients, announcing it will not make equity investments in firms that do not have a phase-out plan in place.
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WCI Carbon Market Update, 21 September 2020
21 September 2020The downside risk to CCA prices seem to be limited but the forthcoming US elections could lead to increased volatility, warns Nicolas Girod*.
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The 'biodiversity funding gap' is up to $824bn a year
21 September 2020Financial flows into global biodiversity conservation in 2019 have been estimated at between $124 and $143 billion but the estimated amount needed to protect the earth's biodiversity is $722- $967 billion per year, leaving a current biodiversity financing gap of between $598 billion and $824 billion annually.
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Blackstone announces on-site sustainable energy infrastructure venture
21 September 2020Private equity firm Blackstone has launched a company to invest in on-site sustainable energy infrastructure assets for companies, after securing a $250 million capital commitment.
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BMO GAM aims 'to boldly grow' its ESG impact
21 September 2020A key goal of BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) over the next 10 years is "to boldly grow the 'good' in business and life," said CEO Kristi Mitchem.
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EU Taxonomy poses 'existential threat' to voluntary standards
21 September 2020The EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities represents an "existential threat" to voluntary climate disclosure regimes, with the EU guidelines well-placed to become the default global standard.
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Citi's $150m impact fund makes first investments
21 September 2020US bank Citi has made the first commitments via its $150 million impact fund, in businesses that provide services for affordable housing, female employment, 3D printing and renewable fuels.
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Can impact be the guiding star for corporates?
21 September 2020The Value Balancing Alliance's methodologies for assessing companies' net impact will define the future of corporate decision making, Christian Heller tells Michael Hurley