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EU's green taxonomy could have negative effect, says S&P
22 November 2017The European Commission's proposal to create a taxonomy of greenness risks "stifling innovation" in green finance, according to S&P Global Ratings.
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Trillion-dollar wealth fund to consider dropping oil and gas investment
20 November 2017Norway's $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund is to consider divesting its holdings in oil and gas because of the risk fossil fuels pose to its portfolio.
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'Incredible week' as green bond market breaks $100bn barrier
17 November 2017The green and social bond market saw a frenzy of activity this week, after a spate of issues that should propel the green bond market through the $100 billion barrier for the first time.
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Insurers urged to build relations with governments
15 November 2017Insurers should work harder to persuade governments to engage with their long-term fiscal responsibilities, which include climate change, according to Stephen Catlin.
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EU launches consultation on sustainability and fiduciary duty
14 November 2017A European Commission proposal to formally recognise sustainability as a part of large investors' fiduciary duty will be tested by public consultation.
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Investec and CEFC buy into Australian wind and battery project
13 November 2017Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Investec have together provided A$189 million ($145 million) of financing for a 212MW wind-plus-battery storage project in Australia.
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Green bond transparency in need of improvement, says S&P
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UK public pension funds have £16bn invested in fossil fuels
10 November 2017Local authorities in the UK still have more than £16 billion ($21 billion) invested in fossil fuels, despite a number of high profile divestments in recent years, according to data released by a UK-based pressure group.
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Generation finds opportunity in convergence of sustainability trends
09 November 2017Generation Investment Management has identified five growth areas within sustainability as part of its inaugural Sustainability Trends report.
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Green bond round-up, 8 November 2017
08 November 2017China Development Bank (CDB) has revealed plans to issue its inaugural international green bond.