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Large food brands’ reporting failure raises their climate risk, says Ceres
28 November 2018The majority of the largest food and drinks brands in the US and Canada currently fail to report on emissions from their supply chain, raising their exposure to climate-related risk, Ceres has said.
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Eurosif observes substantial growth in engagement on sustainability
26 November 2018Significant growth in investor engagement on sustainability-related issues has been tempered by growing concerns of greenwashing, a Eurosif survey has found.
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Principles for Responsible Banking launched with backing of 28 banks
26 November 2018The launch of a set of six principles seeking to commit banks to align with both the Paris Agreement and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been hailed as a ‘global benchmark for sustainable banking’.
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California cap-and-trade auction raises $813m
23 November 2018California’s cap-and-trade programme has raised $813 million in its latest quarterly auction, with all available permits being sold.
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UN environment chief steps down amid expenses furore
22 November 2018The head of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has stepped down today after receiving a final audit of his official travel expenses, which had attracted strong criticism for “obscene” climate hypocrisy.
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Green bond round-up, 21 Nov
21 November 2018US real estate company Boston Properties has raised $1 billion from its inaugural green bond.
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Moody’s ready to lower Mexico City airport Green Bond Assessment
21 November 2018In an unpredecented move, Moody’s Investors Service has said it is ready to lower the Green Bond Assessment (GBA) it assigned Mexico City Airport Trust’s $6 billion of green notes.
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EU taxonomy hits political headwinds that could delay it until 2020
20 November 2018The EU’s proposed taxonomy on environmentally sustainable activities has been delayed by the European Parliament, and may not enter legislation until 2020, Environmental Finance has learned.
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Mirova renewables infra fund makes €250m first close
19 November 2018Mirova has raised €250 million ($286 million) in a first close of a fund that will invest mainly in greenfield renewable energy projects, energy storage and charging infrastructure across Europe.
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France’s AFEP warns EU on oversimplified sustainability taxonomy
19 November 2018The influential French Association of Large Companies (AFEP) has issued a striking warning to the European Commission that its sustainability taxonomy risks presenting an oversimplified solution to a complex problem.