Driving Biodiversity Investment Goldman Sachs Asset Management is introducing its first biodiversity-focused bond fund, expanding sustainable finance options for fixed-income investors. “Most of the existing biodiversity or nature-based solutions funds...
Blackstone announced the final close of its private equity fund, Blackstone Energy Transition Partners IV (BETP IV), at $5.6 billion—the fund’s hard cap. The new fund is approximately 33% larger...
Macquarie’s Clean Energy Play: Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is making a bold move in the U.S. clean energy market by acquiring the remaining controlling interests in Galehead Development through funds...
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V) fund, has acquired full ownership of the 480MW Morecambe offshore wind project from COBRA Group and Flotation Energy, a...
KKR, a global investment powerhouse, has entered a strategic partnership with Düsseldorf-based energy service provider EGC, aiming to accelerate EGC’s growth and establish it as a premier decarbonization partner for...
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) is enforcing stricter ESG disclosure requirements on 12 pension fund managers to boost transparency in risk management and investment strategies. The details:...
A strategic approach to sustainability is driving significant business growth, according to the 2025 CFO Sustainability Outlook Survey, which polled 500 CFOs across industries including life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, retail,...
Berkshire Hathaway’s latest annual report stops short of discussing diversity and inclusion. The report now ends the employee section at “candidates.”Last year, it noted hiring practices were “intended to identify...
Bloomberg Launches MARS Climate to Manage Portfolio Climate Risks Bloomberg has expanded its Multi-Asset Risk Management suite (MARS) with a new module, MARS Climate, designed to help portfolio and risk...
Nikola Corporation, once a beacon of innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection according to a recent press release issued by the automaker....
CFA Institute’s Net-Zero Roadmap The CFA Institute Research and Policy Center has launched a new guide to support investors in integrating net-zero strategies into their portfolios. The publication, Investment Innovations...
Mizuho Bank and Temasek-owned GenZero announced a partnership to develop transition credits, a financial tool designed to support the early retirement of coal-fired power plants and accelerate the shift to...
Sustainability Gains Momentum in Corporate Finance A new report from Kearney, Staying the Course: Chief Financial Officers and the Green Transition, reveals that CFOs are increasingly prioritizing sustainability investments, with...
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and Saudi Arabia have signed a joint declaration of intent to advance sustainable infrastructure investments across the region. The agreement, formalized at the Conference...
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is launching the Finvest Hub, a global platform designed to secure funding for aviation sustainability initiatives. This move, formalized through a Letter of Intent...
Global sustainable bond issuance is projected to hit $1 trillion in 2025, sustaining the momentum from 2024. ESG Challenges Deepen Big picture: The gap between decarbonization goals and real-world implementation...
BlackRock has named Louise Kooy-Henckel as its new EMEA Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions (STS), reinforcing its commitment to ESG-driven investment strategies. Why it matters: Kooy-Henckel’s appointment comes at...
Hydrostor, a leading long-duration energy storage developer, has secured $200 million USD in funding from Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF), Goldman Sachs Alternatives, and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP...
HSBC Asset Management’s Energy Transition Infrastructure (ETI) team has taken a strategic stake in SP Mobility, an SP Group company leading Singapore’s EV charging infrastructure. Why it matters: Singapore is...
Belgium-based Junction Growth Investors announced the successful closing of its first fund at €115M, surpassing its initial goal despite market challenges. The fund targets growth and buyout capital for European...