Category: Sustainable Finance
Aramco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), pledging up to $100 million over the next 10 years to fund research...
South Africa is on the brink of a renewable energy revolution, with President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighting its potential to spur significant economic growth and job creation over the next decade...
Natural Resources and Carbon Emissions: The Role of Risk Factors The management of natural resources is crucial for reducing carbon emissions. This study investigates how economic, financial, and political risks...
Allianz UK has appointed Bethany Thomas as the Head of Sustainability in a newly created role, centralizing their sustainability strategy. This senior position highlights Allianz’s commitment to sustainability across its...
Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced a majority investment in Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood), a leading engineering and design firm specializing in renewables, power, real estate, and public infrastructure. This investment...
RM20 Billion Commitment to ESG The Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) has pledged $4.5 billion to increase its focus on transition assets, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable investment. Driving Meaningful Change...
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a global investment manager specializing in energy transition infrastructure, has closed its Net Zero Power Fund (NZPF) with $3 billion in capital commitments. This fund is Quinbrook’s...
Standard Chartered announced the successful closing of a six-year, $235 million non-recourse senior secured term green loan. The funds will develop, construct, and operate a 1.35 million square foot solar...
Iberdrola, through its US subsidiary NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas Company), successfully placed a USD 525 million (EUR 490 million) 10-year green bond issue in the US. This...
The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) wrapped up its Tokyo meeting with a strong call for action on trade, digitalization, and climate response. Urgent Economic and Climate Action “Tackling trade...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Citi have unveiled a $2 billion program to bolster sustainable supply chain finance in emerging markets. The initiative, starting with a $500 million facility...
Gulf International Bank (GIB) Asset Management (UK) has appointed Victoria Barron as Chief Sustainability Officer. Barron will spearhead GIB’s sustainability agenda, enhancing governance frameworks and corporate sustainability projects. Barron brings...
MUFG has introduced a new “Sustainable Finance Framework” to bolster its efforts in promoting sustainability through capital markets funding. As part of this initiative, MUFG obtained a Second Party Opinion...
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has submitted a revised shelf registration statement for the issuance of its third series of transition bonds. This marks the third consecutive year MHI has...
Britain’s financial watchdog has expanded the range of “dormant” assets, potentially unlocking an extra 880 million pounds ($1.12 billion) to fund social and environmental projects. This expansion aims to support...
Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), backed by Bill Gates, has secured $839 million for its third flagship fund, BEV III, according to a recent regulatory filing. This makes it the largest...
Iberdrola has secured a €500 million syndicated green loan with ICO, Sabadell, and HSBC, covered by Cesce through its Green Investment Policy on behalf of the State. The loan, guaranteed...
BBVA achieved a new milestone in sustainable business, channeling €26 billion in the second quarter of 2024. This marks a record for the Group, contributing to a total of €46...
The UK government has announced a record budget of over £1.5 billion for the next renewable energy auction, aiming to enhance energy security and reduce costs for families and businesses....
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has published a consultation document proposing eight examples to illustrate how companies should report the effects of climate-related and other uncertainties in their financial...
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