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Impax flagship fund toasts 33% returns in 2013

Impax Asset Management's flagship investment trust celebrated strong returns in 2013, as it benefited from a broad-based recovery in environmental stocks.

EU's 2030 targets are bare minimum, say investors

The EU's proposed climate and energy policies for 2030 were branded by investors and companies as the "minimum necessary" to keep the region on track for a transition to a low-carbon economy.

Investors welcome proposed EU ETS reforms

Proposals from the European Commission to reform the bloc's Emissions Trading System have received a qualified welcome from investors.

$100m securitisation fund aims to open energy efficiency markets to investors

A new type of securitisation fund launched today aims to open the energy efficiency markets to investors, with similarities to the way SolarCity's bonds helped make rooftop solar accessible to institutions.

Storebrand ditches palm oil companies

Norwegian financial services firm Storebrand has excluded 11 palm oil plantation owners from all portfolios to reduce its exposure to climate change risks.

Renewables investors fear Scottish independence: Jon Moulton

Investors fear that Scotland could refuse to honour agreements made by the UK government to pay subsidies for renewable energy if it leaves the union, private equity boss Jon Moulton has warned.

Commission eyes 'stability reserve' to support EU ETS

The European Commission is expected to announce tomorrow plans to set up a reserve of emission allowances to help revive the EU's troubled emissions trading system (ETS).

Gamesa and Areva join forces to create 'European offshore wind champion'

Wind turbine maker Gamesa and power group Areva have agreed to join forces on offshore wind power, aiming to establish a leading position in the market.

Stranded assets: big four UK miners could see $20bn hit to coal assets - HSBC

The big four UK-listed miners could see more than $20 billion wiped from the value of their coal assets in a low-carbon scenario, analysts at HSBC have calculated.

Q&A: Seb Beloe, WHEB Asset Management