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The 12 themes set to shape 2018
20 December 2017Divestment, disclosure and engagement are among the big trends that will see environmental themes continue to muscle their way up the investment agenda, says Peter Cripps
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First subsidy free bid placed in Dutch offshore wind auctions
18 December 2017Last week, the Dutch offshore wind tender for the Hollandse Kust (Zuid) Wind Farm Zone (HKZ) opened. Against a backdrop of lively debate about whether it would happen, the first subsidy-free bid was received within hours of opening. Wouter Hertzberger takes a look at the build-up and how we got to this point.
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The SDGs and the bond market
13 December 2017The green bond market, which in recent years has emerged as a test bed for sustainable finance, has begun to adapt in response to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Banking on Water - the role of commercial banks in water solutions
11 December 2017There are five key ways in which banks can seize the opportunities presented by the water sector, argues Ambika Jindal.
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Mapping the SDGs
11 December 2017Two years on from the launch of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, how are investors responding, asks Peter Cripps
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Global Coal Exit List: How investors can bolster coal divestment
08 December 2017In recent months, more banks and investors have committed to reduce their coal exposure. While this is a laudable step, research finds that the new coal policies have important shortcomings, argues Christina Beberdick
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Green bond comment, December 2017
06 December 2017A record amount of new issues, several significant 'firsts' and important regulatory initiatives in November, suggest the green bond market is well-placed for further dramatic growth.
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Why investors need to be alert to water risk
06 December 2017If investors are not aware of water risks, now is the time to get up to speed, argues Monika Freyman
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US food companies must do more to prevent 'antibiotics apocalypse'
01 December 2017Investors are beginning to wake up to the dangers posed by antibiotic immunity, argues Maria Lettini
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Insurers reach 'tipping point' on climate change
29 November 2017Concerns about climate change are influencing the underwriting and investment policies of a growing number of insurance companies, finds Graham Cooper
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- COP29: Financing Net Zero
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