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Pension scheme members to be approached for info for 1000 fund climate investment response ranking

FREE Pension scheme members to be approached for info for 1000 fund climate investment response ranking

Pressure group to survey and rank 1000 global institutional investors starting in May.

8 steps to bring investors into the $1trn per annum needed to prevent dangerous climate change

8 steps to bring investors into the $1trn per annum needed to prevent dangerous climate change

Action is needed to make institutional funds flow: Sean Kidney shows how.

Environment, Feb. 7: Generation IM discloses stake in smart grid firm

Environment, Feb. 7: Generation IM discloses stake in smart grid firm

RI’s regular review of environmental investing news

UK Pension Protection Fund seeks responsible farmland and timberland managers

FREE UK Pension Protection Fund seeks responsible farmland and timberland managers

Candidates must manage assets “responsibly and sustainably”

Australian super funds advised to see ESG as a competitive advantage

Australian super funds advised to see ESG as a competitive advantage

New guidance from financial services body Finsia

Environment, January 31: Institutional investors’ climate change group reacts to EU working paper

Environment, January 31: Institutional investors’ climate change group reacts to EU working paper

RI’s regular round-up of environmental investing developments

Responsible Funds, January 27: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, January 27: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI’s regular look at responsible funds news

Environment: Jan 24: Allianz’s Faber: Just 1% of institutional assets is 5x green climate fund

Environment: Jan 24: Allianz’s Faber: Just 1% of institutional assets is 5x green climate fund

RI’s regular round-up of environmental investing developments

Group warns Bank of England over “systemic risk” of high carbon investments

Group warns Bank of England over “systemic risk” of high carbon investments

Investors and campaign groups write to BOE Governor

Clean Investor, January 17: CDP chief named to Clean Development Mechanism panel

Clean Investor, January 17: CDP chief named to Clean Development Mechanism panel

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

Conference report: US Pension funds report to INCR/UN summit on progress in climate investments

Conference report: US Pension funds report to INCR/UN summit on progress in climate investments

In the face of political foot-dragging, long-term investors say they are getting down to green business.

Flight to safety in European SRI and green fund sales reflects continuing market crisis

Flight to safety in European SRI and green fund sales reflects continuing market crisis

Cash funds best sellers in both sectors as downturn persists.

Planned UN climate fund ‘won’t get $100bn’, says World Bank climate chief

FREE Planned UN climate fund ‘won’t get $100bn’, says World Bank climate chief

Flagship climate fund was agreed at Durban talks

Responsible Funds, January 13: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, January 13: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI’s regular look at responsible funds news

Mercer says global institutional investors starting to address climate risk

Mercer says global institutional investors starting to address climate risk

Consultant’s follow-up to groundbreaking 2011 climate change research

Global investor groups issue first ever joint action plan on corporate responses to climate change

Global investor groups issue first ever joint action plan on corporate responses to climate change

Statement to be issued on January 12 conference at UN in New York.

Clean Investor, January 10: French state investor signs Tunisia carbon credits deal

Clean Investor, January 10: French state investor signs Tunisia carbon credits deal

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

Responsible Funds, Jan. 6: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, Jan. 6: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI’s regular look at responsible funds news

RI Briefing, December 21: Microfinance transparency project winds down

RI Briefing, December 21: Microfinance transparency project winds down

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Stake institutional investors mull Climate Change Capital sale ‘deal’ reports

Stake institutional investors mull Climate Change Capital sale ‘deal’ reports

New-York listed Bunge reported to be close to CCC buy-out

Responsible Funds, Dec. 16: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, Dec. 16: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI’s regular look at responsible funds news

Pension-backed NIBC fund expands German wind portfolio

Pension-backed NIBC fund expands German wind portfolio

The latest in a string of transactions

ESG USA: US investor groups issue fracking risk recommendations for oil & gas companies

ESG USA: US investor groups issue fracking risk recommendations for oil & gas companies

List compiled after lengthy risk engagement with companies.

UK government sets up £200m interim Green Investments team, seeks fund managers

UK government sets up £200m interim Green Investments team, seeks fund managers

Green Investment Bank gets a step closer

Ceres: US climate negotiating team should take their cue from investors

Ceres: US climate negotiating team should take their cue from investors

Looking at the Obama administration’s resistance to a new binding global agreement

S. Korea contributes to new UN Green Climate Fund start-up costs

FREE S. Korea contributes to new UN Green Climate Fund start-up costs

“Main global fund for climate change finance” gets approval

Sweden’s AP2 responds to NGO’s “land grab” comments

Sweden’s AP2 responds to NGO’s “land grab” comments

Comments made in Parliament by non-governmental organisation

Clean Investor, December 6: Deutsche Bank on Durban climate talks

Clean Investor, December 6: Deutsche Bank on Durban climate talks

The regular Tuesday round-up of clean investing news

Responsible Funds, Dec. 2: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, Dec. 2: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI’s regular look at responsible funds news

Climate Change Capital in talks with investors over capital raising

Climate Change Capital in talks with investors over capital raising

Company confirms in discussions with investors

Clean Investor, November 29: NYSE and Bloomberg team up on clean energy indices

Clean Investor, November 29: NYSE and Bloomberg team up on clean energy indices

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

UK government calls on pension and sovereign wealth funds to invest in offshore wind

UK government calls on pension and sovereign wealth funds to invest in offshore wind

Ministers make the case to potential investors

Responsible Funds, November 25: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, November 25: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI fund launches, closes and asset data.

Former UNPRI Chair steps into lead investor/climate change role

Former UNPRI Chair steps into lead investor/climate change role

Ole Beier Sørensen of ATP steps down.

Green bond standard launched to verify environmental impact and eligibility

FREE Green bond standard launched to verify environmental impact and eligibility

Bonds that pass will be given the label ‘Climate Bonds’.

Equity market slump continues to pound mainstream and SRI fund sales

Equity market slump continues to pound mainstream and SRI fund sales

SRI funds down by €938.2m for the month.

Clean Investor, November 22: Dutch institutions buy into onshore windfarm portfolio

Clean Investor, November 22: Dutch institutions buy into onshore windfarm portfolio

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

Boards not taking water risks seriously despite growing short-term risk: CDP Water Report 2011

Boards not taking water risks seriously despite growing short-term risk: CDP Water Report 2011

Warning comes on day Dell announces profits warning because of Thai floods.

Danish pension fund doubles African sustainability assets to €80m in a year with new commitment

Danish pension fund doubles African sustainability assets to €80m in a year with new commitment

PensionDanmark makes sustainable agriculture investment.

Clean Investor, November 15: Quebec pension fund backs major wind project

Clean Investor, November 15: Quebec pension fund backs major wind project

RI’s regular look at environmental investing developments.

Responsible Funds, November 11: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, November 11: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI fund launches, closes and asset data.

Clean Investor, November 8: Clean tech investments by NBIM, Generation IM

Clean Investor, November 8: Clean tech investments by NBIM, Generation IM

The round-up of clean investing news

Australian super funds to price carbon in portfolios as legislation passes

Australian super funds to price carbon in portfolios as legislation passes

Investors welcome passage of landmark clean energy legislation

S&P-Dow Jones index merger creates ESG benchmark powerhouse

S&P-Dow Jones index merger creates ESG benchmark powerhouse

Index titans seal merger agreement

Responsible Funds, November 4: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, November 4: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI fund launches, closes and asset data.

Bank of America chief to co-chair new UN sustainable energy group

FREE Bank of America chief to co-chair new UN sustainable energy group

Senior figures appointed by Secretary General

It’s vital institutional investors are included for financing a low carbon future

It’s vital institutional investors are included for financing a low carbon future

Reform which stimulates investment in climate change could be key to long-term sustainable growth

Clean Investor, November 1: Climate Advocacy Fund targets ANZ on emissions

Clean Investor, November 1: Climate Advocacy Fund targets ANZ on emissions

RI’s regular look at clean investment

Responsible Funds, Oct. 28: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, Oct. 28: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI fund launches, closes and asset data.

European SRI and green fund sales slump as market crisis drags on

European SRI and green fund sales slump as market crisis drags on

Green funds down for third month in a row.

Clean Investor, October 25: PGGM, Triodos in offshore wind tranmission sale

Clean Investor, October 25: PGGM, Triodos in offshore wind tranmission sale

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

Responsible Funds, Oct. 21: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, Oct. 21: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI fund launches, closes and asset data.

Asset owners testing climate change theme through PE fund-of-funds route

Asset owners testing climate change theme through PE fund-of-funds route

First closes indicate growing appetite from investors.

SSGA says Europe’s green bond market could reach $1.4trn by 2020 as it launches strategy

SSGA says Europe’s green bond market could reach $1.4trn by 2020 as it launches strategy

Global CIO Rick Lacaille unveils new bond product at UNEPFI conference.

$20trn investor group calls for financial incentives to invest in low carbon assets, ahead of Durban

$20trn investor group calls for financial incentives to invest in low carbon assets, ahead of Durban

Long-term policy and clear carbon reduction targets outlined in statement.

Clean Investor, October 18: Munich Re named world greenest major company in Newsweek rankings

Clean Investor, October 18: Munich Re named world greenest major company in Newsweek rankings

RI’s regular Tuesday round-up of clean investing news

CDP: majority of FTSE 350 companies way below government C02 reduction targets

CDP: majority of FTSE 350 companies way below government C02 reduction targets

A third fail to respond at all to annual carbon survey.

Clean Investor, October 11: GRI proposes new sustainability reporting approach

Clean Investor, October 11: GRI proposes new sustainability reporting approach

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

Sweden’s AP2 votes against three-quarters of pay proposals at foreign firms

Sweden’s AP2 votes against three-quarters of pay proposals at foreign firms

New Corporate Governance report released

Investor seeks probe into Uganda forest ‘land grab’ accusations

Investor seeks probe into Uganda forest ‘land grab’ accusations

Response to Oxfam allegations against New Forests Company

Major US companies reporting climate change strategies, says CDP

Major US companies reporting climate change strategies, says CDP

Findings of Carbon Disclosure Project’s S&P 500 report

Clean Investor, September 20: New Japan carbon efficient index launched

Clean Investor, September 20: New Japan carbon efficient index launched

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

Investors “woefully inadequate” on climate as CDP reports disclosure/performance link

Investors “woefully inadequate” on climate as CDP reports disclosure/performance link

CDP Chairman Alan Brown in broadside at investment community.

Clean Investor, September 13: Danish pension funds back Africa green energy fund

Clean Investor, September 13: Danish pension funds back Africa green energy fund

RI’s regular Tuesday round-up of clean investment news

Clean Investor, September 6: Bank close to $300m green bond issuance

Clean Investor, September 6: Bank close to $300m green bond issuance

RI’s regular Tuesday round-up of clean investing news

OECD calls for ‘loud, long and legal’ govt policies to boost pension fund green investing

OECD calls for ‘loud, long and legal’ govt policies to boost pension fund green investing

Current allocations less than 1% according to international body.

Sweden’s AP1 to raise allocation to ‘real assets’ to combat climate change

Sweden’s AP1 to raise allocation to ‘real assets’ to combat climate change

Leading institutional investor absorbs Mercer report

UK names advisory board to £3bn Green Investment Bank, includes UKSIF chief

UK names advisory board to £3bn Green Investment Bank, includes UKSIF chief

Bank plans to start lending early next year.

Property funds report green performance en masse as asset owner initiative gathers steam

Property funds report green performance en masse as asset owner initiative gathers steam

Survey covers assets now worth $1trillion.

Clean Investor, August 30: UN Secretary General calls for clean energy revolution

Clean Investor, August 30: UN Secretary General calls for clean energy revolution

RI’s regular Tuesday look at clean investment developments

California power company issues second wind bond, green bond investor standard expected within days

California power company issues second wind bond, green bond investor standard expected within days

Certificate will allow investors to check whether green bonds meet C02 reduction levels.

UK launches £40m social impact bonds to support deprived families - aims for pension products

UK launches £40m social impact bonds to support deprived families - aims for pension products

Trial based on bond for lowering prison reoffending rates in Peterborough.

Clean Investor, August 23: Institutions back €300m German wind/solar fund

Clean Investor, August 23: Institutions back €300m German wind/solar fund

RI’s regular look at clean investment news

Clean Investor, August 16: Church investor group welcomes Niger Delta oil spills report

Clean Investor, August 16: Church investor group welcomes Niger Delta oil spills report

RI’s regular Tuesday round-up of clean investing developments

Clean Investor, August 9: Trillium, Calvert muster shareholders for climate motion at US food group

Clean Investor, August 9: Trillium, Calvert muster shareholders for climate motion at US food group

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Clean Investor, August 2: Pension fund-backed infra venture buys German solar plants

Clean Investor, August 2: Pension fund-backed infra venture buys German solar plants

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Shanghai Stock Exchange launches sustainability development index

FREE Shanghai Stock Exchange launches sustainability development index

40-stock index to focus on low carbon, resource efficiency

Clean Investor, July 26: Co-operative AM buys into Indian energy firm… to engage on environment

Clean Investor, July 26: Co-operative AM buys into Indian energy firm… to engage on environment

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

RI People & Appointments, July 25: UK’s Miliband joins cleantech investor as advisor

RI People & Appointments, July 25: UK’s Miliband joins cleantech investor as advisor

RI’s regular Monday round-up of people news

Clean Investor, July 19: institutional investors back new low carbon bond group

FREE Clean Investor, July 19: institutional investors back new low carbon bond group

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

“Continued investor interest” in World Bank green bonds as Dutch FMO snaps up €20m

“Continued investor interest” in World Bank green bonds as Dutch FMO snaps up €20m

Development bank invests in five-year bonds to help reduce climate change

The ‘surprise package’ within Australia’s Clean Energy Future bill

The ‘surprise package’ within Australia’s Clean Energy Future bill

The new climate change legislation is much more than just a carbon pricing scheme.

Clean Investor, July 12: Macquarie’s forest offset project gets backing

Clean Investor, July 12: Macquarie’s forest offset project gets backing

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Clean Investor, July 5: SWIP eyes renewable energy, energy efficiency, water & food

Clean Investor, July 5: SWIP eyes renewable energy, energy efficiency, water & food

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Clean Investor conference: Minister sees ‘big appetite’ for Green Bank from institutional investors

Clean Investor conference: Minister sees ‘big appetite’ for Green Bank from institutional investors

Greg Barker, UK Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change, tells conference he is “hopeful” for 2012 start despite legislative hurdles.

US development finance body OPIC puts half a billion into renewables

US development finance body OPIC puts half a billion into renewables

Major climate change initiative from US government body

Clean Investor, June 28: Corporate Renewable Energy Index launched

Clean Investor, June 28: Corporate Renewable Energy Index launched

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Shifting climate policies from C02 emissions trading to green investment

FREE Shifting climate policies from C02 emissions trading to green investment

The focus on C02 trading has been a policy mistake.

SAM/Robeco research finds positive relationship between sustainability and financial performance

FREE SAM/Robeco research finds positive relationship between sustainability and financial performance

New ‘Alpha from Sustainability’ white paper

Canadian pension fund starts C$6.5bn class action against Sino-Forest, Ernst & Young

Canadian pension fund starts C$6.5bn class action against Sino-Forest, Ernst & Young

Investor takes on crisis-torn Toronto-listed Chinese forestry firm

Investors join companies in calling for European GHG emissions cuts

FREE Investors join companies in calling for European GHG emissions cuts

Declaration ahead of EU meetings next week

Majority of investors say climate change is ‘material’ risk, but green investments remain low

Majority of investors say climate change is ‘material’ risk, but green investments remain low

Most asset owners yet to formalise climate policy in manager hires.

Responsible investors flagged governance concerns at Sino-Forest

Responsible investors flagged governance concerns at Sino-Forest

Shareholders engaged with forestry firm before scandal

Clean Investor, June 14: First close for new Unigestion-Ethos environmental fund

Clean Investor, June 14: First close for new Unigestion-Ethos environmental fund

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

World Bank green bonds to be offered to Merrill Lynch clients

World Bank green bonds to be offered to Merrill Lynch clients

Bonds to aid low carbon will be marketed over Merrill’s Global Wealth Management platform

Legal & General, Osmosis launch passive environmental fund

Legal & General, Osmosis launch passive environmental fund

Launch follows innovative carbon tracker fund for BT Pension Scheme

HSBC’s Canada asset management arm closes climate fund

HSBC’s Canada asset management arm closes climate fund

Decision based on small fund size and low take-up

First green bonds standard weeks away, Californian State Treasurer joins board

First green bonds standard weeks away, Californian State Treasurer joins board

Certification will verify CO2 reduction of climate bonds.

Clean Investor, June 7: Natixis unveils emerging markets climate change fund

Clean Investor, June 7: Natixis unveils emerging markets climate change fund

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Clean Investor, May 31: UK government commits to Zouk, HG Capital cleantech funds

Clean Investor, May 31: UK government commits to Zouk, HG Capital cleantech funds

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Sweden’s AP2 and TIAA-CREF form agricultural real estate venture

Sweden’s AP2 and TIAA-CREF form agricultural real estate venture

Pension giants target grain production in the US, Australia and Brazil

RI Briefing, May 25: iShares launches sustainable ETFs on Dutch market

RI Briefing, May 25: iShares launches sustainable ETFs on Dutch market

RI’s regular Wednesday round-up of responsible investing news

Swiss sustainable investment vehicle SPG to transfer assets to Globalance

Swiss sustainable investment vehicle SPG to transfer assets to Globalance

Assets to be transferred from SAM to Reto Ringger’s new venture

Dutch pension fund forms €390m ESG-themed infrastructure pact

Dutch pension fund forms €390m ESG-themed infrastructure pact

Innovative public private partnership deal announced

Ludgate Investments director Meir to leave

Ludgate Investments director Meir to leave

Ex-Pioneer UK chief departs cleantech investor for “family reasons”

Clean Investor, May 17: UNEPFI seeking comments on forestry investment proposals

Clean Investor, May 17: UNEPFI seeking comments on forestry investment proposals

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Giant UK pension scheme backs new Legal & General carbon fund

Giant UK pension scheme backs new Legal & General carbon fund

New fund has input from FTSE and Trucost

Norwegian government fund assesses 432 companies on water risk

Norwegian government fund assesses 432 companies on water risk

Investor says just 50 firms report on supply chain water risks

RI BLOG: ESG goes big at Milken conference: Erika Karp, Global Head of Sector Research, UBS

RI BLOG: ESG goes big at Milken conference: Erika Karp, Global Head of Sector Research, UBS

Sustainable finance was all over the discussion at the 3,000 strong Milken conference in Los Angeles last week.

Clean Investor, May 10: Mongolian wind farm is 3,000th Clean Development Mechanism project

Clean Investor, May 10: Mongolian wind farm is 3,000th Clean Development Mechanism project

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Clean Investor, May 3: UN green climate fund - climate bonds - EIB investments

Clean Investor, May 3: UN green climate fund - climate bonds - EIB investments

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Green funds continue 2011 sales surge

Green funds continue 2011 sales surge

SRI funds also return to black in February.

Clean Investor, April 26: Business leaders back UK green bonds

Clean Investor, April 26: Business leaders back UK green bonds

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Australia’s first climate change resolution gets 8.5% backing

Australia’s first climate change resolution gets 8.5% backing

Super funds step up to challenge Woodside Petroleum on carbon price assumptions

Clean Investor, April 19: Icelandic pension funds in geothermal deal

Clean Investor, April 19: Icelandic pension funds in geothermal deal

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Norwegian govt fund giant adds €630m to one of world’s largest green allocations

Norwegian govt fund giant adds €630m to one of world’s largest green allocations

GPFG says no change on climate risk approach following research, however.

NBIM says companies failing on climate change risk management

NBIM says companies failing on climate change risk management

Mixed results also on children’s rights and water management

Clean Investor, April 12: CalPERS targets renewable power generation

Clean Investor, April 12: CalPERS targets renewable power generation

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Catalyzing the global green bond market

Catalyzing the global green bond market

Investing in green bonds can push the kind of environmental and financial logic underpinning the retrofit of the Empire State Building.

Clean Investor, April 5: Fresh water shortage “becoming a business growth risk” - DEG

Clean Investor, April 5: Fresh water shortage “becoming a business growth risk” - DEG

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

€5trn investor group presses global top 500 companies on greenhouse gases

€5trn investor group presses global top 500 companies on greenhouse gases

Change in empahsis by Carbon Disclosure Project

Implications of the Japanese nuclear disaster:  An ESG research perspective

Implications of the Japanese nuclear disaster:  An ESG research perspective

Financial pressure and public scrutiny on companies who build and operate nuclear plants.

Clean Investor, March 29: Impax sets up US subsidiary

Clean Investor, March 29: Impax sets up US subsidiary

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Danish pension funds in €800m offshore wind farm deal

Danish pension funds in €800m offshore wind farm deal

PensionDanmark and PKA in 15-year contract with DONG Energy

UK’s new Green Investment Bank gets asset boost, borrowing powers

UK’s new Green Investment Bank gets asset boost, borrowing powers

Plan to leverage more than €20bn in green infrastructure investment

Clean Investor, March 22: World Bank to sign water pact with US

Clean Investor, March 22: World Bank to sign water pact with US

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

World Water Day: A drought in your portfolio?

World Water Day: A drought in your portfolio?

Investors should understand the water exposure in their portfolios

Norwegian Global Fund’s environmental assets exceed €3bn

Norwegian Global Fund’s environmental assets exceed €3bn

Giant investor now has nine environmental mandates

Clean Investor, March 15: Hermes EOS takes 7% of electric fuel cell firm

Clean Investor, March 15: Hermes EOS takes 7% of electric fuel cell firm

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

RI interview: Kevin Parker, Global Head, Deutsche AM: Declaring victory on green investing

RI interview: Kevin Parker, Global Head, Deutsche AM: Declaring victory on green investing

Investors are starting to allocate assets to the green theme in a big way, says DeAM chief.

Clean Investor, Tuesday March 8: China outlines clean energy ambitions

Clean Investor, Tuesday March 8: China outlines clean energy ambitions

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Clean Investor, March 1: ASrIA proposes Asia Investor Group on Climate Change

Clean Investor, March 1: ASrIA proposes Asia Investor Group on Climate Change

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Comment: Mercer’s climate report: groundbreaking, but will pension funds step up?

Major portfolio surgery required to switch allocations to climate sensitive assets.

Clean Investor, February 22: Co-op sets €1.2bn renewable energy investment target

Clean Investor, February 22: Co-op sets €1.2bn renewable energy investment target

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Breakfast with Barroso: what the giant P8 pension funds talked about in Brussels

Breakfast with Barroso: what the giant P8 pension funds talked about in Brussels

Investors also met with the US Ambassador to Belgium.

P8 and P80 pension groups co-ordinator, Aled Jones, departs from Prince Charles-backed initiative

P8 and P80 pension groups co-ordinator, Aled Jones, departs from Prince Charles-backed initiative

P8 set up to be switched to Brussels office of Cambridge Sustainability Leadership Programme.

Norwegian Global Fund excludes Malaysian logging firm

Norwegian Global Fund excludes Malaysian logging firm

Giant fund now excludes a total of 51 companies

CP3, UK/Asian govt climate fund, issues mandate for asset manager as part of UN $100bn plan: P8/P80

CP3, UK/Asian govt climate fund, issues mandate for asset manager as part of UN $100bn plan: P8/P80

Fund-of-funds house sought for sizeable Asian green infrastructure portfolio.

Mercer advocates massive institutional shift to climate sensitive assets

Mercer advocates massive institutional shift to climate sensitive assets

Results of major report in collaboration with leading investors

Clean Investor, February 15: Railpen quizzes managers on climate change

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Huge investor group met with EC chief Barroso in low carbon push ahead of Prince Charles speech

Huge investor group met with EC chief Barroso in low carbon push ahead of Prince Charles speech

Institutional and corporate delegation presented to EU in advance of speech criticising climate change deniers.

Clean Investor, February 8: Alberta fund giant makes massive forestry move

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Giant NZ Super fund hires first manager in novel $300-500m farm investment programme

Giant NZ Super fund hires first manager in novel $300-500m farm investment programme

Fund moves into what it says is an ‘under-developed’ asset class.

European SRI fund sales jump €1.3bn in a month - green fund sales drop

European SRI fund sales jump €1.3bn in a month - green fund sales drop

Green themed and norms-based retail funds lose €382m in same period.

Major Dutch pension funds, TIAA-CREF launch microfinance principles

Major Dutch pension funds, TIAA-CREF launch microfinance principles

40 investors sign up to new Principles for Investors in Inclusive Finance

Call for greater transparency on climate change engagement

Call for greater transparency on climate change engagement

Climate Principles progress report published

Clean Investor, January 25: LAPFF issues climate change guide for trustees

RI’s new regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

RI interview - James Gifford, UNPRI: fees, growth, public policy and global expansion

RI interview - James Gifford, UNPRI: fees, growth, public policy and global expansion

UNPRI executive director maps out its strategy in a crucial year.

Clean Investor, January 18: NBIM raises stake in wind power firm

RI’s new regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

WWF funds arm partners with Cheuvreux to launch Green Tech index: Amundi licenses ETF

WWF funds arm partners with Cheuvreux to launch Green Tech index: Amundi licenses ETF

Plans for US and Asian version of green tech sales benchmark.

Clean Investor, January 11: ATP-linked venture firm in cleantech investment

RI’s new regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

The threat of water risk in the US municipal bond market

The threat of water risk in the US municipal bond market

Report says US utilities face moderate to severe water shortfalls in the coming years.

What the Indian interest scandal allegations will mean for microfinance

What the Indian interest scandal allegations will mean for microfinance

Some microfinance developments seem to mirror the sub-prime crisis.

SNS Asset Management among first houses to launch dedicated impact investing unit

SNS Asset Management among first houses to launch dedicated impact investing unit

SNS Impact Investing will group the fund manager’s microfinance, agriculture and water funds.

ATP’s influential investment chief Graven Larsen leaves fund

ATP’s influential investment chief Graven Larsen leaves fund

Deputy CIO Henrik Gade Jepsen takes over.

Positive signs from Cancun despite US institutional investor absence

Positive signs from Cancun despite US institutional investor absence

Emerging markets showing the way on low carbon investment.

French dairy giant Danone experiments with sustainability-linked coupon for corporate bonds

French dairy giant Danone experiments with sustainability-linked coupon for corporate bonds

Project currently on hold because of KPI quality.

PGGM steps up backing of offshore wind infrastructure with direct stake in UK farm

PGGM steps up backing of offshore wind infrastructure with direct stake in UK farm

Pensions manager invests alongside Ampère Equity Fund in which it already has a €100m stake.

Investors should engage on unconventional oil risks – Ceres

Investors should engage on unconventional oil risks – Ceres

“Every investor has to take a strong look at these risks” – NY’s DiNapoli

EBRD and Deutsche Bank team up to issue green bonds

EBRD and Deutsche Bank team up to issue green bonds

€18m issue aimed at Japanese investors

Natixis to launch SRI ‘conviction’ funds in pursuit of sustainable alpha

Natixis to launch SRI ‘conviction’ funds in pursuit of sustainable alpha

French manager also adds dedicated emerging markets fund to climate change range.

Wall Street, as much as Cancún and Congress, holds key to green economy

Wall Street, as much as Cancún and Congress, holds key to green economy

Expectations of an agreement in Mexico are low, but Wall Street could play its part in better news.

Cancún special: institutional investors bullish as they arrive at COP16 for climate financing talks

Cancún special: institutional investors bullish as they arrive at COP16 for climate financing talks

RI talks with Ole Beier Sørensen, chairman of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change.

ATP targets first direct renewables investment for €1bn emerging markets climate commitment

ATP targets first direct renewables investment for €1bn emerging markets climate commitment

Danish fund says position will be taken in first quarter of 2011 after delay in putting capital to work.

Aussie Green Party backs $15 trillion Cancun investor statement

Aussie Green Party backs $15 trillion Cancun investor statement

Country’s Senate told that investors see the ‘real world’ need for climate change solutions.

Pension funds need to see the wood from the trees on systemic risk like climate change

Pension funds need to see the wood from the trees on systemic risk like climate change

Policy makers are waiting for approaches from institutional investors.

Bloomberg to launch water data and analysis service

Media giant adds to ESG service offering

“Water the new carbon” as CDP’s Water Disclosure Project releases first results

“Water the new carbon” as CDP’s Water Disclosure Project releases first results

$16trn investor-backed initiative quizzes companies on water usage

China and the green energy paradox

China and the green energy paradox

The worlds biggest CO2 polluter is also becoming the biggest investor in green solutions.

RI interview: Joachim Faber, CEO, Allianz Global Investors: the gradual rise of ESG

RI interview: Joachim Faber, CEO, Allianz Global Investors: the gradual rise of ESG

Responsible Investor talks to the head of the world’s third biggest fund manager.

SEB Wealth Management nabs CDP’s Andersson

SEB Wealth Management nabs CDP’s Andersson

€129bn asset manager boosts RI team

UK govt seeking “new types of investor” for green infrastructure

UK govt seeking “new types of investor” for green infrastructure

More on Green Investment Bank proposals

New asset owner carbon ranking calls for response

New asset owner carbon ranking calls for response

Disclosure project will survey the world’s largest 1,000 asset owners.

$415bn investor group joins celebrity-backed ‘no’ campaign to protect California green tech

$415bn investor group joins celebrity-backed ‘no’ campaign to protect California green tech

Asset managers say long-term investment could be jeopardised by Prop 23 vote.

F&C nabs Henderson’s Evans for €350m Stewardship Fund

F&C nabs Henderson’s Evans for €350m Stewardship Fund

£95bn asset manager boosts team

Carbon Disclosure Project unveils FTSE 350 climate leaders

Carbon Disclosure Project unveils FTSE 350 climate leaders

Plaudits for HSBC, Reckitt Benckiser, RBS, Scottish & Southern and Tesco

Carbon Disclosure Project names new chief executive

Carbon Disclosure Project names new chief executive

COO Simpson takes over as Dickinson becomes exec chair

Norway’s Central Bank rejects giant Govt. pension fund’s €2.5bn environment investment plans

Norway’s Central Bank rejects giant Govt. pension fund’s €2.5bn environment investment plans

Norges Bank says green investments should not be separate from overall strategy.

Australian-listed companies face first fund manager climate resolutions

Australian-listed companies face first fund manager climate resolutions

New Climate Advocacy Fund to corral Super funds on climate disclosure

The clear case for energy-efficient property assets

The clear case for energy-efficient property assets

Part of the Discussion Paper for the 11th International Sustainability Leadership Symposium, Zurich, Sept 28.

UK insurers call for securitised ‘green’ bonds

UK insurers call for securitised ‘green’ bonds

Association of British Insurers in plea to government

Investor confidence continues to drain from green funds

Investor confidence continues to drain from green funds

RI screened funds bounce back, however, during June.

RI interview: Pavan Sukhdev: Making the numbers case for the low carbon economy ahead of Cancún

RI interview: Pavan Sukhdev: Making the numbers case for the low carbon economy ahead of Cancún

The former banker and co-ordinator of the UN ‘Green Jobs Report’ says it is time for proper analysis.

Sweden’s AP3 forced to cut stake in wind power firm Arise

Sweden’s AP3 forced to cut stake in wind power firm Arise

Buffer fund passed shareholding limits.

UK’s Co-operative raises stake in cleantech fund

UK’s Co-operative raises stake in cleantech fund

Insurer ups Ludgate Environmental Fund holding

Bloomberg in environmental research/data hiring spree

Bloomberg in environmental research/data hiring spree

Media and data giant seeks staff for ESG expansion

Climate Change Capital’s US consulting tie-up ends

Climate Change Capital’s US consulting tie-up ends

CCC and MJ Bradley & Associates go separate ways

Irish reserve fund doubles ESG engagements

Irish reserve fund doubles ESG engagements

NPRF also extends forestry commitments

Sell off in green themed funds continues

Sell off in green themed funds continues

ESG screened funds also down as lack of equity market confidence bites.

TEEB report: corporations out of step with consumers on biodiversity loss

TEEB report: corporations out of step with consumers on biodiversity loss

Awareness of issue higher in sample of CEOs in Latin America and Africa.