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Solactive launches ex-fossil fuels Index

Solactive has partnered with Osmosis to launch a fossil fuel-free index, which has £200 million ($270 million) of seed investment from East Sussex Pension Fund.

Carbon Care Asia to become part of Deloitte

The sustainability, carbon and ESG advisory services of Hong Kong-based Carbon Care Asia are to be integrated into the advisory services of Deloitte China.

Finance for Biodiversity urges policy changes before COP15

The Finance for Biodiversity Foundation has suggested changes to the draft global biodiversity framework before the UN Biodiversity Conference of the Parties (COP15).

Carbon offset firm launches with backing of AXA IM

A carbon offset company, with a name inspired by legendary outlaw Robin Hood and supported by AXA Investment Managers (IM), has been launched.

CDPQ, Mirova in €200m hydrogen funding round

Canadian pension fund CDPQ and France's Mirova are among the investors in a €200 million ($230 million) funding round for hydrogen energy production project developer Hy2gen, in a deal billed as the largest single private investment in hydrogen to date.

Mobilising private debt to support the hydrogen industry

The sector's transition to commercial scale requires direct and massive involvement by the banking sector, says Anne-Christine Champion

UOB exceeds sustainability targets

United Overseas Bank Group's (UOB) sustainable finance portfolio reached S$17 billion ($12.6 billion) in 2021, exceeding its target of hitting a S$15 billion sustainable finance portfolio by 2023.

Big Society Capital, Cardano to invest up to £195m in affordable housing

Cardano and Big Society Capital are targeting investments of up to £195 million ($265 million) in real estate fund strategies to address the shortage of affordable housing in the UK.

Bond round-up: CFE, Nordea, DZ Hyp, Riyad Bank, Toda ... and more

ANZ to invest $50m in asset manager Pollination

ANZ has invested $50 million for a minority stake in Pollination, which the banking group said would drive the transition to net zero and support biodiversity in the Asia-Pacific region.