Category: Investing

At the the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD), SUCCA Africa announced that they have taken a significant step towards supporting West African businesses in their transition to net...

Legal & General Investment Management (“LGIM”) has announced the expansion of its ETF range with the launch of the L&G Energy Transition Commodities UCITS ETF (“the Fund”). The Fund aims...

With Japan’s cross-shareholding ratio falling to an all-time low and the new NISA (a tax exemption program for small investment programs that began in January 2024) with an indefinite tax...

Wellington Management, one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms, today announced the final close of the Wellington Climate Innovation Fund, with US$385 million in commitments. CIF is Wellington’s...

Key Impact Points: In a significant stride towards combating climate change, the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, a coalition of major institutional investors, unveils its latest initiative to steer $9.5 trillion...

EdgeConneX strategic finance team garners prestigious Project Finance International Award as it raised over $7 billion in total green investments over the past 2 years    EdgeConneX®, a pioneer in global Build-to-Suit and Build-to-Density Solutions,...

Robeco announced the transformation of its Asian Bond fund into a transition investing-ready vehicle. To transform global emerging economies to net zero by 2050, an estimated USD 125 trillion is...

A major investigation into the world’s 65 largest insurance companies from the responsible investment charity ShareAction, released today, shows that both people and planet face the triple whammy from insurance...

Orchard Street Investment Management (‘Orchard Street’), the specialist commercial property investment manager, announces the appointment of Kathryn Barber as Head of Responsibility and ESG. Kathryn will be integral to building...

Elemental Strategic Metals of Zawiercie, Poland and Ascend Elements of Westborough, Mass., today announced the formation of AE Elemental™, a joint venture based in Zawiercie, Poland. Together, the companies will jointly own (50/50)...

As sustainability becomes a more common consideration for investment management professionals in the United States, trust in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) data used to inform investment decisions by...

Bloomberg announced the launch of the Bloomberg Government Climate Tilted Bond Indices, a new benchmark family for government bond investors seeking exposure to the transition to a low-carbon economy. The indices...

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UBS Asset Management (UBS AM) has launched the UBS ETF S&P 500 Climate Transition ESG UCITS ETF, marking a significant stride for sustainability-focused investors in Europe. This ETF is the...

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (“MSCP”), the middle-market focused private equity team at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, announced it has acquired Resource Innovations (“RI” or the “Company”),...

In a groundbreaking revelation, the Rhodium Group and MIT CEEPR have unveiled the 2023 Clean Investment Monitor (CIM), a comprehensive database showcasing the transformative landscape of clean technology investments across...

Investment round led by Mercuria Energy Group with participation from Ridgewood Infrastructure and supported by existing investors MN8 Energy LLC (“MN8” or “The Company”), one of the largest and most sophisticated...

The Netherlands’ five largest pension funds, representing a combined €900 billion ($975 billion) in assets, are offering to invest significant capital and expertise to expedite the country’s energy transition. This...

Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. introduced the Safeguarding Investment Options for Retirement Act, legislation to prohibit tax-advantaged retirement plan trustees from considering factors other than financial risk and return when making...

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is under fire again for its environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment strategies. This time, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson issued a “cease...

As part of the plans to lower the climate footprint from the investments, Industriens Pension is now introducing a new climate-related benchmark, which partly sets the direction for the foreign...

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, and Idemitsu Kosan (IKC), one of Japan’s leading energy companies, today announced a joint investment into Skye Renewables Energy...

These senior hires will help Verdane continue to deploy thematically behind two structural growth trends, digitalisation and decarbonisation. 2024 is set to bring a greater focus on decarbonisation as an...

Nature Action 100, the first global investor engagement initiative to address the urgent crisis of nature and biodiversity loss around the world, has published a new field guide to equip...

Global utility companies, generally perceived as some of the worst offenders when it comes to climate transition and meeting future net zero carbon emissions, are actually playing a driving force...

Transaction Marks First U.S. Investment from KKR’s Global Climate Strategy KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced the signing of a definitive agreement pursuant to which investment funds and accounts...

Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM) has appointed Mona Shah, a recognized leader in sustainable investing, as Senior Sustainability Strategist. This strategic move strengthens LOIM’s commitment to sustainability and positions them...

Climate change has arrived, with severe impacts emerging at lower temperatures than expected. The distribution has shifted – historic tail risks are now expected. ‘Climate Scorpion – the sting is...

GRESB, the global sustainability benchmark for real assets, proudly announces the forthcoming launch of REAL Solutions, a dynamic suite of tools designed to empower real assets managers and investors with...

Key findings The impacts of carbon commitments will materialize in lease markets in the next 12 to 24 months, creating a tipping point where investments in low-carbon buildings will start...

Today Apple welcomed key manufacturing partners Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Murata Manufacturing as new investors in the Restore Fund, which is designed to scale global investment in high-quality,...

S&P Global published the sixth edition of its Look Forward research series, providing in-depth analysis of the major geopolitical, technological, financial and regulatory drivers that are shaping the direction and pace of the...

Unreasonable Impact, a strategic partnership between Unreasonable Group and Barclays, has announced the latest ventures to join its UK & Europe programme. This year’s ventures offer solutions ranging from food...

HESTA, one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, is making waves by proposing its own nominees for the board of directors at oil and gas giant Woodside Energy. This unprecedented move...

A NEW MATCH-MAKING PLATFORM TO SHOWCASE THE BEST SOLUTIONS FROM THE EARTHSHOT PRIZE NOMINATIONS PROCESS At an event in London with investors, philanthropists, and Earthshot Prize Finalists, Prince William celebrated...

Germany’s leading commercial and industrial (C&I) decentralized energy solutions provider, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement on an equity investment of over USD 200 million from BlackRock, through...

The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted rules to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings. The final rules reflect the Commission’s efforts to respond to...

In a landmark decision, jurors in Oregon have ordered PacifiCorp, a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, to pay over $150 million to victims of the devastating 2020 wildfires. This...

Permira, the global private equity firm, announced it has appointed a dedicated team to identify investment opportunities across the climate transition value chain. The team, led by Kush Patel and...

Fitch Group has announced a key appointment within its sustainability-focused analytics business, Sustainable Fitch (SuF). Marcy Block joins SuF’s leadership team as the head of its largest analytical group, dedicated...

Invesco, a global investment management company with $1.59 trillion under management, has announced its departure from the Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) investor coalition, effective immediately. This decision follows similar moves...

Climate Action 100+ has confirmed that JP Morgan Asset Management, State Street Global Advisors, and PIMCO have decided to withdraw from the initiative. BlackRock (“BlackRock, Inc.”) has also transferred its...

Dutch pension fund ABP aims to achieve €30 billion in investments by 2030 that yield double returns: financial and societal impacts, especially in areas like climate and biodiversity solutions. The...

Global investment firm Carlyle announced the appointment of Jeff Currie as Chief Strategy Officer of Energy Pathways, effective immediately.  Currie is a seasoned economist and the former Global Head of...

Deutsche Bank has taken a significant step towards achieving its ambitious sustainability goals with the launch of its updated Sustainable Finance Framework. This comprehensive guideline outlines the bank’s approach to...

Millions of savers’ money invested in polluting industries, despite public demand for change A new report by Make My Money Matter reveals that UK pension providers are failing to adequately...

S&P Global today published the latest edition of its Look Forward research series, focusing on the most important themes that will drive the development of global supply chains through to 2030. The global...

Schroders announced the launch of a listed global equity impact fund amid growing demand from clients for public equity-focused impact strategies. Schroder International Selection Fund (Schroder ISF) Global Equity Impact is...

A new report by the Green Finance Institute (GFI) and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) calls for deeper collaboration between public and private sectors, alongside clear sector-specific transition...

AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has launched a UK-domiciled global short-duration bond fund focusing on the path to net zero, with Aon providing £127 million in seed capital. The AXA...

The issuance of green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked bonds (GSSSB) is forecast to reach around $1 trillion in 2024, according to S&P Global Ratings. While this marks a modest increase...

Goldman Sachs Asset Management announced the launch of their new Goldman Sachs Global Green Bond UCITS ETF, an Article 9 fund tracking a bespoke index. Developed in collaboration with Solactive,...

Voting Choice enabled for $2.6 trillion in assets under management (AUM) Clients representing $598 billion in AUM have adopted BlackRock Voting Choice BlackRock is enabling Voting Choice for more than...

Investec Alternative Investment Management (IAIM), the European mid-market private credit manager, has appointed Alicia Forry as Head of ESG, Alternative Investments. IAIM is an alternative investment platform focused on private...

PFZW completed the two-year engagement programme targeting fossil fuel companies at the end of 2023. Seven listed oil and gas companies with a compelling climate transition strategy will remain part...

AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) today announces the appointment of Nicolas Deschamps as Global Head of Product and Client Strategy at AXA IM Core, already effective. Based in Paris, Nicolas reports to Hans Stoter,...

The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) today priced a 10-year euro-denominated benchmark bond maturing in February 2034, raising EUR 3 billion. The transaction attracted over...

Schroders Greencoat, the specialist renewables and energy transition infrastructure manager of Schroders Capital, today announces the launch of Schroders Greencoat Global Renewables+ Long-Term Asset Fund (LTAF). This is the UK’s...

Appointment expands and enhances TPG Rise Climate’s capabilities in Infrastructure and Real Assets TPG, a leading global alternative asset management firm, announced today the appointment of Scott Lebovitz as a...

Investment Managers (AXA IM) announced the appointment of Thomas Coudert as Head of Sustainability, Core Investments, effective immediately. Based in Paris, Thomas reports to Marion le Morhedec, Global Head of Fixed Income and member...

Latest platform partnership closes at $1.5 billion and includes a new strategic partnership with CalSTRS; other new investors, such as HESTA, and existing investors, such as AustralianSuper and QIC, also...

Following Suni Harford’s decision to retire from UBS, Aleksandar Ivanovic will join UBS’s Group Executive Board as President Asset Management and Beatriz Martin Jimenez will become the GEB Lead for...

Individual investor interest in sustainability is on the rise, according to survey findings in a new “Sustainable Signals” report by the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing and Morgan Stanley Wealth Management....

Toucan Energy’s solar portfolio, consisting of 53 operating solar farms in the UK, will be majority acquired by private markets funds managed by Schroders Greencoat, the specialist renewables manager of...

S&P Dow Jones Indices, the world’s leading index provider, announced that it has been selected by PenSam, one of Denmark’s largest labor market pension providers, to develop a bespoke climate-focused index for...

The Top Tier Impact Investment Panels held during the World Economic Forum at the Fuxägufer on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, proved to be highly successful for the investors in attendance. Family offices,...

Schroders has joined the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Early Adopters and Nature Action 100, reflecting the global asset manager’s commitment to managing risks associated with nature loss and...

Plenitude has reached an agreement with BlueFloat Energy and Sener Renewable Investments to join their strategic partnership to advance the development of offshore wind projects in Spain. The agreement with...

Key Impact Points: Stellantis Ventures, the corporate venture fund of Stellantis N.V., today announced its participation as a strategic investor in Tiamat, a France-based company that is developing and commercializing...

Key Impact Points: Iberdrola and the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management, are to double their clean energy investment alliance, adding 1,300 MW of additional renewable energy capacity to unlock...

Lazard Asset Management (LAM) today announced the expansion of its global sustainable equity investment team with the appointment of Evie Paterson, who joins the firm as a Portfolio Manager/Analyst. Based...

Key Impact Points: Flexstone Partners (Flexstone), an affiliated investment manager of Natixis Investment Managers, managing more than $10 billion in assets focused on lower, middle market buyouts, growth equity, and...

Key Impact Points: BlackRock, Inc. and Global Infrastructure Partners (“GIP”), a leading independent infrastructure fund manager, jointly announce that they have entered into an agreement for BlackRock to acquire GIP...

Key Impact Points: S&P Dow Jones Indices Introduces Two New Benchmarks to Measure Companies’ Alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) S&P Dow Jones Indices (“S&P DJI”), the...

Soltec Power Holding and CIP announced CIP’s 100% ownership acquisition of the Soltec Danish solar PV project portfolio. CIP’s Energy Transition Fund I (CI ETF I) will obtain 100% ownership...

ESG Book’s market leading ESG and climate data now available on Manaos’ modulari nvestment services platform. ESG Book, a global leader in sustainability data and technology, announced a new partnership...

Eni, Plenitude and Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP) have signed an agreement for EIP to enter Plenitude’s share capital through a capital increase of up to €0.7bn, which, post-transaction, would be...

The innovative financing agreement leverages the transferability option in the IRA to fund Golden Triangle I solar plus storage in Mississippi through construction and long-term operations. Origis Energy, one of America’s leading...

Deutsche Bank has announced an increase that doubles its total local capital to IDR 10 trillion (€600 million) for its business in Indonesia.  The additional investment will support the bank’s...

Schroders announced that it has joined the Global Real Estate Engagement Network (GREEN), a not-for-profit engagement network of global institutional investors dedicated to accelerating change and driving sustainability in the real estate...

Company aims to play major role in accelerating renewables following COP commitments. Octopus Energy Group, the UK’s largest power supplier and the owner of the Kraken technology platform, announces $800m (£625m) additional...

Oversubscribed Third Private Equity Fund Closed at $2.8 Billion Hard Cap, Alongside Dedicated LP Co-Investment Vehicles Fund Focuses on Buyout and Growth Investments in Industrial Decarbonization Sector Ara Partners (“Ara” or the...

Sprott Asset Management and HANetf have announced the launch of the Sprott Copper Miners ESG Screened UCITS ETF, an innovative new fund designed to offer investors access to copper mining...

Bloomberg announced the launch of new green-tilted fixed income indices, which seek to increase weighting to green bonds in some of Bloomberg’s flagship indices such as the Global Aggregate, Treasury...

The fund is focused on investment in greenfield renewable energy infrastructure in high growth middle-income markets and is expected to enable more than 10 GW of clean energy Copenhagen Infrastructure...

With an estimated $18.4 trillion of ESG-orientated assets now being managed globally, the FCA is putting in place new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and an investment labels regime after detailed engagement with a...