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Body behind Dutch/German grid launches 'multi-billion' green bond programme
13 May 2015Dutch energy body TenneT has launched a green bond programme, which it says could be "a multi-billion euro green investment opportunity".
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Amundi launches three index-linked low-carbon funds
12 May 2015Amundi has created three funds to track a low-carbon index from MSCI.
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Sustainability accounting project approaches key milestone
12 May 2015Non-financial accounting standards for all major industrial sectors should be available within 12 months, said the California-based Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
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Paris climate summit to strengthen green bond market, says HSBC
12 May 2015The rapidly growing green bond market could receive a further boost from a strong climate change agreement in December, a report by HSBC's climate change centre has claimed.
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NRG Yield and parent commit $250m to new solar projects
12 May 2015US power company NRG Energy and its 55%-owned yieldco NRG Yield plan to create a $100 million partnership to invest in distributed solar photovoltaic installations for commercial and industrial clients.
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SunEdison announces $750m convertible note offering
12 May 2015SunEdison will offer $750 million of convertible notes to fund acquisitions.
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Credit Agricole develops green bond framework with second opinion
11 May 2015Credit Agricole CIB has created a green bond framework for its own privately placed issues, which has gained approval from Sustainalytics.
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PRI to open New York office
11 May 2015The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) plans to open an office in New York as it looks to expand its influence in North America.
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EU carbon market weekly update - 11 May 2015
11 May 2015Following the political agreement on the Market Stability Reserve, the price of EU emission allowances is likely to be driven mainly by fundament factors in the near term, says Louis Redshaw
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Indian pharma tycoon gets nod to buy major stake in Suzlon
11 May 2015Regulators have given the green light for India's second richest man to buy a major stake in wind energy firm Suzlon.