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The Russians are coming
01 April 2010Ilya Golubovich of I2BF talks to Mark Nicholls about plans for a cleantech 'vulture fund' and why there's money in water
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EU emissions data shows 11% drop in 2009
01 April 2010Analysis of the data for 2009 from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) suggests that EU emissions fell by 11% last year compared with 2008, in line with expectations and prompting a small burst of buying as speculators, who had sold EU allowances (EUAs) in betting on a bigger drop, moved to cover short positions.
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Investors pass their judgement on Copenhagen
01 April 2010The climate change investment theme has underperformed since the Copenhagen climate talks, according to HSBC – giving the lie to commentators who suggested the dismal outcome of the negotiations would have little impact on low-carbon investment.
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Substantial inflows seen for clean-tech VC in 2010
01 April 2010A number of large private equity investors are poised to make major commitments to the clean technology sector this year, according to a leading advisor to the sector.
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Wall St wanted for novel environmental bonds
01 April 2010An innovative municipal bond programme offers a promising means of funding energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, but private sector dollars will be needed to meet expectations of explosive growth in the market.
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Platina closes renewables fund at €209m
01 April 2010Private equity fund manager Platina Partners has closed its European renewable energy fund at €209 million ($282 million), winning investment from banks, funds of funds and pension funds.
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Championing sustainability reporting
01 April 2010Poor ESG disclosure is proving a drag on responsible investment into emerging markets. Lauren Compere, Mike Lombardo and Peter DeSimone explain how an investor initiative is aiming to improve reporting
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Carbon trading scheme to hit UK businesses
01 April 2010The first companies have registered for a pioneering UK carbon trading scheme, which comes into force today, as consultants warn that many organisations are unprepared and will face financial and reputational impacts.
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Rebuilding energy security
01 April 2010Greg Clark sets out how a Conservative government in the UK would ensure the EU Emissions Trading Scheme underpins low-carbon investment
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Experts warn over green index inflation
01 April 2010Green rankings and indexes measuring sustainability efforts can be useful, sustainability experts said, but the proliferation of these efforts runs the risk of overwhelming consumers and investors with too much, often contradictory, information.