Madeleine Jenkins

IIX raises $50m with 'world first' green & orange bond

The Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) has raised $50 million with what it said is the first 'green and orange' bond, with proceeds targeted to empower women to advance climate action.

ECB to step up scrutiny of banks' transition planning

Banks in the EU have been told to expect scrutiny of their climate transition planning, as the European Central Bank (ECB) outlined its work priorities to 2025.

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PGGM & EBRD to invest €250m in 'impact milestone'

PGGM will invest €250 million ($262 million) of pension fund capital in climate finance, in a partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Investors ill-prepared for risks posed by antimicrobial resistance, Aviva warns

Investors risk financial losses if they fail to understand the fast-paced and growing risk of antimicrobial resistance and the potential policy response, Aviva Investors has warned.

Franklin Templeton launches fixed income impact fund

NextEnergy UK solar fund raises £487m

Impact investor eyes Inflation Reduction Act tailwind for methane capture market

North Sky Capital has said it will increase its investments in methane capture technology and urban solar, as recent US legislation allows it to take advantage of greater tax credits.

'Recycling becoming a geostrategic necessity', says WHEB

WHEB Asset Management expects companies it invests in under its circular economy theme to be boosted because recycling is becoming a "geostrategic necessity".

SDI AOP launches patent tracker as impact assessment tool

The Sustainable Development Investments Asset Owner Platform (SDI AOP) and Qontigo have released a forward-looking dataset to assess companies' patent portfolios.