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Mirova energy transition fund raises €1.6bn

NBIM to demand net zero targets of all portfolio companies

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has warned the biggest polluters in its vast investment portfolio that it expects them to set targets to hit net zero by 2050 "as a matter of urgency", ahead of potential divestment from companies with "high and unmitigated climate risks".

'Carbon allowances have merit for impact investors', argues Morningstar

Impact investors can buy carbon allowances, or credits, to help combat climate change, argues Morningstar.

HSBC AM launches circular economy fund

Cbus leaves NZAOA

Australian fund Construction and Building Unions Superannuation (Cbus) has left the Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) voluntarily so it can focus its resources on its "internal activities"

S&P slashes 2022 sustainable bond forecast by 40%

S&P Global Ratings now forecasts $865 billion will be raised through sustainable bonds in 2022, which represents a 40% cut in its previous annual expectation and a 16% reduction on 2021 issuance volumes

Apex releases impact calculator to expand ESG range

ECB reveals three-pronged approach to incentivise decarbonisation

The European Central Bank (ECB) will from next month use a three-pronged approach to 'tilting' its purchases of corporate bonds towards those from issuers with higher climate scores, as it looks to incentivise issuers to decarbonise.

Beyond counting just the coins: the key to a clearer picture of ESG reporting

Sustainability reporting that captures impact on society is crucial to understanding value, as demonstrated by the extractive industry, argues Diane Tang-Lee

Fund for female African investors raises $60m