Michael Hurley

Sustainable cities VC fund raises €130m to invest in 'gigacorns'

Nordic real estate investor NREP has raised €130 million ($158 million) at first close of its 2150 venture capital fund to invest in technology that helps "accelerate a sustainable transition of the built environment" in cities.

2020 saw 'significant growth and diversification' of impact managers

Major impact investment managers reported a $47 billion rise in combined assets under management in a single year, updates to a database of fund managers reveal.

'Any revolution feels bubbly at the start' - RBC

The extent of investment required in coming years in clean energy and low-carbon technology means suggestions that current stock prices represent a 'bubble' could be wide of the mark, according to a US-based private wealth manager.

BlueOrchard targets infrastructure in bid to draw larger impact investors

BlueOrchard says it is increasingly targeting investments in sustainable infrastructure as it looks to attract large investors including pension funds to make impact investments.

Rise Fund, Generation, CPPIB invest in CSR software provider

TPG's Rise Fund, Generation Investment Management, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, AIMCo and Vestcor have invested an undisclosed sum in Benevity, a provider of 'corporate purpose' software.

Adjuvant raises $300m for healthcare venture fund

Adjuvant Capital has raised $300 million for a venture capital fund that aims to accelerate the development of medicine for 'historically overlooked public health challenges'.

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Rio Tinto presents 'Scope 3 targets', will give 'say on climate' at 2022 AGM

Mining company Rio Tinto said it has set Scope 3 emissions reduction goals and announced that it intends to give investors a say on its climate-related disclosures from next year.

CA100+ investors 'raise ambition' with five key shareholder resolutions

Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) says key shareholder resolutions filed with the likes of ExxonMobil, Berkshire Hathaway and General Motors are a sign of "raised ambition" among investors in this year's annual general meeting (AGM) season.

HSBC appoints group chief sustainability officer

HSBC has recruited PwC global climate change lead, Celine Herweijer, who will join the UK-based banking group as its chief sustainability officer in July.