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Clean Technology
Responsible Funds, April 20: responsAbility fund backs Central American co-ops
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
Scottish Widows building coalition to tackle methane emissions
Says US environmental watchdog keen to work with investors
UK government seeks fund managers for non-domestic energy efficiency infrastructure
Focus is likely to be debt funding, says green investments team
RI ESG Briefing: UK pension fund tenders proxy voting
The daily round-up of environmental, social and governance news
Norwegian fund giant’s environmental investments slip
Environmental mandates return -22.8% in 2011
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
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.
Clean Investor, January 10: French state investor signs Tunisia carbon credits deal
RI’s regular round-up of clean investing 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
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
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
RI’s regular look at environmental investing developments.
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
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
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.
Asset owners testing climate change theme through PE fund-of-funds route
First closes indicate growing appetite from investors.
$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
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 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
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
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
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
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”
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
New fund has input from FTSE and Trucost
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
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
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.
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
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
Breakfast with Barroso: what the giant P8 pension funds talked about in Brussels
Investors also met with the US Ambassador to Belgium.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
RI talks with Ole Beier Sørensen, chairman of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Association of British Insurers in plea to government
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
The former banker and co-ordinator of the UN ‘Green Jobs Report’ says it is time for proper analysis.
UK’s Co-operative raises stake in cleantech fund
Insurer ups Ludgate Environmental Fund holding
Sell off in green themed funds continues
ESG screened funds also down as lack of equity market confidence bites.
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
Swiss investor seeks manager for $30m alternative energy portfolio
Mandate tendered on-line
Powerful Japanese trades union body prepares major ESG recommendation for its pension funds
Union confederation says ESG is a way of ‘regaining trust’ in investment.
Towers Watson urges “beliefs-led” approach for cleantech
Change of tack to get funds allocating to new sector
$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
Shareholder abstention on oil sands resolution fires BP warning shot
More than 15% of share register fails to back BP management.
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.
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.
Climate investments perform in volatile market: Deutsche report
Simulated portfolio shows performance factor in climate investments.
UK mulls low-carbon infrastructure investment institution, names Hermes for clean tech allocations
Infrastructure announcement made as part of pre-budget report.
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.
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.
From Poznan to Copenhagen: policy makers look to investors on climate change policy
Chance now for investors to feed into the negotiating process.
Crisis to opportunity: policy suggestions for the inauguration of the Obama administration
Stronger governance, investor rights and a green-based economic revival.
Impax: the UK fund manager blazing a green trail
Annual AUM growth of 25% in the last five years as environmental specialism pays off.
Prince Charles to propose ‘pension plan for the planet’
Plan follows discussions with institutional investors.
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.
Sovereign wealth funds: the future of ESG investing?
Attacked for political investing, could sovereign wealth funds actually be the most important future trend in ESG finance?
Exclusions, engagements and tax evasions top Norwegian Govt fund review
Ministry of Finance formally launches consultation and outlines debate for future responsible investment strategy.
Investor appeal for ‘packaged’ sustainability products: TBLI Asia report
Investors, entrepreneurs and NGOs converge on Bangkok for TBLI Asia 2008.
Why investors must examine the $1.75 trillion climate change action plan
$10bn clean tech investment plus real estate goals shows where enlightened investors are heading.
Nest - Swiss RI pension performance in action
After 25 years of solid returns, fund plans to increase risk and looks to private equity and hedge funds.
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.
Environment Agency plans sequel to £1.5bn SRI success
Fund investment committee to consider sweating the assets to take advantage of strong performance at lower risk.
Responsible pensions in BP pipeline
Sally Bridgeland, CEO of BT pension trustees explains how the oil and gas company is exploring SRI within the scheme.
Clean tech booms despite the bubble talk
Investor allocations soar, but research is key to finding the sectors that will match future political decisions on climate change.
Schroders heralds the changing investment climate
CIO Alan Brown says fund managers will also come under pressure on their own internal environment policy.
How to invest in clean tech
A guide to selecting investment strategies and fund managers in this nascent asset class.
Climate change: mother of invention and investment returns
Why the technological revolution will clean up the planet and drive profits.
Going Green – the investment opportunities
Theme of the month: Finding the new industries that will profit from the drive to a better environment.
Sweden’s AP7 targets €100m clean tech investments
Fund weighs up options for potential returns from renewables.
ABP’s total responsible investment strategy
Rob Lake, senior portfolio manager for environmental, social and governance at ABP, the €221bn ($311bn) pension fund for Dutch civil servants, talks clean tech, engagement and cluster bombs.
The Janus-faced foreign investors in China
Greenpeace says investors in China must act responsibly before we all pay the price.
CDP: Investors fail to match corporate carbon interest
Former US President Bill Clinton launches fifth Carbon Disclosure Project survey in New York.
ABP builds in renewable energy infrastructure
Fund continues environmental trail-blazing with commitment to Triodos fund
Calculating the carbon footprint of Chinese companies
Credible reporting is crucial to solve China’s growing CO2 problem
Rising to the ESG challenge of emerging markets
Are long-term investors fully aware of the growing importance of ESG issues in emerging markets investments?
USS shows enterprise in engagement
David Russell, co-head of Responsible Investment at the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), the £31bn (€46bn) second largest UK pension fund, explains how its SRI strategy is not just about risk but also reward.
Can ‘Made in China’ be responsible?
Theme of the month: Why investors must help clean up South East Asia’s companies.
HSBC hires Henderson SRI head for global eco research hub
Bangalore-based research team will gauge climate change risks and opportunities
PGGM comes clean on private equity
Fund will increase ‘renewables’ if €500m venture with ABP is successful.
Blood and Gore: talking ‘bout their Generation
Long-term investment performance is the firm’s mantra.
Generation targets private equity and small caps
After Live Earth, Al Gore’s fund management firm launches a hybrid climate change solutions fund.