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Schroders Greencoat, the renewable infrastructure investment arm of Schroders Capital, has acquired a 24.5% stake in the UK’s West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm from Ørsted for £456.1 million...
ReNew Energy Global Plc has landed a $100 million investment from British International Investment (BII) to expand its solar manufacturing footprint in India, marking the UK development finance institution’s first...
Power Sustainable, the alternative asset management arm of Power Corporation of Canada, has raised over $330 million to fund a new private equity strategy focused on decarbonization. The strategy—Power Sustainable...
Artio, a climate-focused insurer, has become the first company to receive Lloyd’s coverholder approval to underwrite carbon projects at the earliest stage—before implementation begins. This pioneering move enables investment in...
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), which oversees €4.1 trillion in assets, has named Hannah Shoesmith as Managing Director and Head of Sustainability Stewardship to lead its latest ESG initiative—a newly...
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Mirova, a sustainable investment arm of Natixis Investment Managers, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to channel responsible finance into sustainable forestry...
Ara Partners has closed its inaugural infrastructure fund, raising over $800 million, surpassing its $500 million target. The capital supports its Ara Infrastructure strategy, aimed at transforming the industrial economy...
BBVA mobilized approximately €29 billion for sustainable business initiatives in Q1 2025, reflecting a 55% year-over-year increase as the bank accelerates its ESG strategy. This surge supports BBVA’s new, more...
The Bank of England has issued new proposals to reinforce its climate-related supervisory expectations for banks and insurers, citing patchy progress and immature risk frameworks since its 2019 guidance. The...
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has dropped its $500 billion sustainable finance target, citing increased regulatory scrutiny and methodological uncertainty following recent amendments to Canada’s Competition Act. The decision, outlined...
Pioneer Point Partners LLP has closed its second sustainable infrastructure fund, Pioneer Infrastructure Partners II SCSp, with €1.1 billion ($1.3 billion) in commitments—well above its original €800 million target. “Fund...
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are advancing efforts to scale up urban climate finance, signaling increased commitment to cities on the frontlines of the climate crisis. At the roundtable “Scaling Sustainable...
Municipality Finance Plc (MuniFin) has issued a NOK 2 billion green bond, maturing on 19 August 2030 with a fixed annual interest rate of 4.00%, as part of its EUR...
AI robotics startup Glacier has raised $16 million in Series A funding to accelerate the deployment of its intelligent recycling robots, designed to transform U.S. recycling infrastructure, reduce emissions, and...
Brazilian carbon removal startup Mombak has secured $30 million in Series A funding, led by Union Square Ventures (USV), to accelerate reforestation and carbon credit operations across the Amazon. Founded...
Mizuho Bank has become the first Japanese financial institution to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Invest India, marking a significant step in strengthening sustainability and decarbonization-focused investments in...
ALTÉRRA, the world’s largest private climate investment vehicle, has made its first direct investment into the Global South—injecting $100 million into India’s clean energy platform, Evren. The co-investment, made through...
South Korean steelmaker POSCO Holdings has successfully raised $700 million through a heavily oversubscribed green bond issuance, reinforcing investor confidence in its sustainability strategy. The funding was split across two...
The Bank of Mauritius has entered a strategic partnership under the SUNREF – Cap sur la Finance Durable programme to strengthen its sustainable finance framework. Backed by the Agence Française...
EFM, a U.S.-based forest investment and management firm, has partnered with Sojitz Corporation of America—a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan’s Sojitz Corporation—to launch a $200 million forestry investment fund focused...
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