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Clean Energy
Responsible Funds, May 4: New Sparinvest ethical emerging markets fund
The round-up of responsible funds news
Responsible Funds, April 5: SAM celebrates five years of Healthy Living and Climate funds
The round-up of responsible funds news
UK government seeks fund managers for non-domestic energy efficiency infrastructure
Focus is likely to be debt funding, says green investments team
UK government puts off decision on corporate emissions reporting
Carbon Disclosure Project: “surprised and disappointed”
RI ESG Briefing: UK pension fund tenders proxy voting
The daily round-up of environmental, social and governance news
Environment, March 13: Norway fund buys into California water project
RI’s regular round-up of environmental investing news
Environmental news round-up, March 6: Malaysian SWF giant to invest more in green tech companies
RI’s regular round-up of environmental investing news.
Environment, February 28: New carbon indices launched for Australia, Europe and Japan
RI’s regular review of environmental investing news
Dutch pension giant backs massive $1bn Mexican wind farm project
Investor says project is in line with ESG criteria
UK county council pension fund awards €71.5m timberland mandate
Fund puts 2% of assets into timberland
Investor support grows for CDP-backed corporate ‘Carbon Action’ initiative
$10trn of assets now back call for energy cost cutting
Environment, February 14: Pension–backed low carbon VC fund to liquidate portfolio
Key news in environmental investing
Major pension fund-backed offshore wind farm set for official launch
Walney project shows role of institutional investors
Environment, Feb. 7: Generation IM discloses stake in smart grid firm
RI’s regular review of environmental investing news
Environment, January 31: Institutional investors’ climate change group reacts to EU working paper
RI’s regular round-up of environmental investing developments
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
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
In the face of political foot-dragging, long-term investors say they are getting down to green business.
Mercer says global institutional investors starting to address climate risk
Consultant’s follow-up to groundbreaking 2011 climate change research
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
RI’s regular look at responsible funds news
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
RI’s regular look at responsible funds news
Clean Investor, December 13: Carbon Disclosure Project seeks partnership with exchanges, regulators
The regular round-up of clean investing news
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
Green Investment Bank gets a step closer
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
RI’s regular look at responsible funds news
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
RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news
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
RI fund launches, closes and asset data.
Clean Investor, November 22: Dutch institutions buy into onshore windfarm portfolio
RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news
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
RI fund launches, closes and asset data.
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
Investors welcome passage of landmark clean energy legislation
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
RI’s regular look at clean investment
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
RI fund launches, closes and asset data.
$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
RI’s regular Tuesday round-up of clean investing news
Clean Investor, October 11: GRI proposes new sustainability reporting approach
RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news
Clean Investor, September 20: New Japan carbon efficient index launched
RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news
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
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
Current allocations less than 1% according to international body.
UK names advisory board to £3bn Green Investment Bank, includes UKSIF chief
Bank plans to start lending early next year.
Clean Investor, August 30: UN Secretary General calls for clean energy revolution
RI’s regular Tuesday look at clean investment developments
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
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
RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news
Clean Investor, August 2: Pension fund-backed infra venture buys German solar plants
RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news
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’s regular Monday round-up of people news
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
RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news
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
Major climate change initiative from US government body
Clean Investor, June 28: Corporate Renewable Energy Index launched
RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news
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.
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
Bonds to aid low carbon will be marketed over Merrill’s Global Wealth Management platform
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
Certification will verify CO2 reduction of climate bonds.
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
RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news
Swiss sustainable investment vehicle SPG to transfer assets to Globalance
Assets to be transferred from SAM to Reto Ringger’s new venture
New Green Investment Bank to prioritise offshore wind, waste, energy efficiency
Investments to start from April 2012
Ludgate Investments director Meir to leave
Ex-Pioneer UK chief departs cleantech investor for “family reasons”
Giant UK pension scheme backs new Legal & General carbon fund
New fund has input from FTSE and Trucost
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
RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news
Clean Investor, April 26: Business leaders back UK green bonds
RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news
Clean Investor, April 19: Icelandic pension funds in geothermal deal
RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news
Clean Investor, April 12: CalPERS targets renewable power generation
RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news
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
RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news
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
PensionDanmark and PKA in 15-year contract with DONG Energy
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
RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news
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
RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news
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
RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news
Clean Investor, February 22: Co-op sets €1.2bn renewable energy investment target
RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news
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
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
Call for greater transparency on climate change engagement
Climate Principles progress report published
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
Plans for US and Asian version of green tech sales benchmark.
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
Emerging markets showing the way on low carbon investment.
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
€18m issue aimed at Japanese investors
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.
Aussie Green Party backs $15 trillion Cancun investor statement
Country’s Senate told that investors see the ‘real world’ need for climate change solutions.
China and the green energy paradox
The worlds biggest CO2 polluter is also becoming the biggest investor in green solutions.
UK govt seeking “new types of investor” for green infrastructure
More on Green Investment Bank proposals
$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.
UK insurers call for securitised ‘green’ bonds
Association of British Insurers in plea to government
Investor confidence continues to drain from green funds
RI screened funds bounce back, however, during June.
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
Insurer ups Ludgate Environmental Fund holding
Bloomberg in environmental research/data hiring spree
Media and data giant seeks staff for ESG expansion
The RI interview - Roger Urwin, Towers Watson: the rise of sustainable investing for institutions
Why the time is right for sustainable thinking by pension funds and institutional investors.
APG details 19 exclusions; plans ESG by asset class
Dutch giant releases Responsible Investing Report
Hewitt steps up sustainable investment services for pension clients
Initial focus is on water, agriculture and renewable energy managers
UK green bonds proposal targets pension funds
Government commission sees major role for institutional investors in climate change financing
Canadian Social Investment Organization: conference highlights
The SIO, the Canadian Association for Socially Responsible Investment, held its conference in Toronto last week. Here are some of the highlights:
RI Briefing, June 9: Nordea, HESTA, NAPF, Network for Sustainable Financial Markets
RI’s regular round-up of the most important responsible investment news
ATP chief to chair €5trn investor climate change group
Climate investing pioneer Sørensen to head IIGCC
$3 trillion P8 pensions group to kick start Asian renewable fund
Group formed by HRH Prince Charles to meet P80 Asian group to launch vehicle for meeting $10bn per annum Copenhagen targets.
European development institutions set up climate change fund
New Interact Climate Change Fund will be catalyst for long-term investment
Giant Norway fund manager puts searchable holdings and voting data on website
Norwegian fund takes a step foward in transparency
Shell UK pension fund among new UN PRI signatories
€12bn Shell scheme joins burgeoning UN PRI membership
Danish pensions giant LD tenders €70m green mandate in huge €6bn tender
PRI signatory says ESG factors will play a role in mandate hires.
RI round up: Apr 09
RI’s regular round-up of the most important responsible investment news.
HSBC questions ‘validity’ of carbon trading post Copenhagen
Report says downward trend of trading has accelerated after COP-15.
UK government ‘seeks £1bn’ from pension funds for new green fund
Private sector backing sought for low-carbon projects.
British Telecom pension scheme puts £75m into new UK green tech fund
Investment in Hermes-run portion of government innovation fund.
An investor’s look ahead to Copenhagen
Investors need a common playing field with clear long-term rules of the game in terms of greenhouse gases.
Dutch pensions giant APG invests 50m dollars in innovative Chinese energy efficiency project
Manager also confirms 100m dollars allocation to US clean energy firm.
Green New Deals for new green investment
What could the various green global economic stimuli mean for institutional investors?
ATP chief outlines appetite for future climate change investments
Giant Danish fund expects to commit more after initial clean tech/renewables and sustainable forestry investments.
Could the crisis become a vintage era for clean tech private equity deals?
Attractively priced deals and long-term ‘green’ stimulus make market look attractive despite the doldrums.
Rachel Kyte, IFC: P8, Who cares wins and green investing in developing countries
IFC leads call for investor action to spur on Copenhagen agreement this year.
From Poznan to Copenhagen: policy makers look to investors on climate change policy
Chance now for investors to feed into the negotiating process.
Impax: the UK fund manager blazing a green trail
Annual AUM growth of 25% in the last five years as environmental specialism pays off.
Climate change investing for pension funds – commercial decision or altruism?
By acting on climate change, schemes can help to protect returns from existing and future investments.
World Bank aims to structure joint climate change products with pension funds
Bank examines asset allocation with pension funds to find appropriate products.
How to help institutional investors support the UN Green New Deal
Tax breaks and co-investment could really swing investors behind the climate change fight.
Ceres: the US investor coalition advising the UN, lobbying the SEC and investing $10bn in renewables
Ceres President, Mindy Lubber, explains how US policy is coming around to its way of thinking on the environment.
UN PRI Seoul special: interview with Donald Macdonald, PRI chair
PRI signatories gather in Seoul for the annual progress meeting of the huge investor initiative.
Investor appeal for ‘packaged’ sustainability products: TBLI Asia report
Investors, entrepreneurs and NGOs converge on Bangkok for TBLI Asia 2008.
Sub-prime and carbon: an eerie similarity
Supporting renewable energy is a first step, but banks must also come clean about fossil fuel financing.
Investors push politicians for Bali post-2012 climate action
Letter urges Bali delegates to outline framework for reducing carbon and promoting future greenhouse gas solutions.
Time is ripe for institutional carbon investment says major industry report
Reports analyses return prospects for carbon abatement sectors.
Carbon: a new asset class?
Investors are already testing the potential of markets in greenhouse gas emissions, but what are the risks and how can they be avoided?