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  • Profile: Henderson Global Care Growth Fund

    15 May 2014

    Henderson's sustainability themed fund easily beat its benchmark over the past year. Peter Cripps learns about its investment philiosophy – and why it tends to pick energy efficiency over renewables.

  • 'World's largest' offshore wind project finance deal agreed

    15 May 2014

    A €2.8 billion ($3.8 billion) project financing agreement has been secured for an offshore wind farm, in a deal that claims to be the largest of its kind.

  • Neil Woodford buys stake in Leaf Clean Energy

    09 May 2014

    Neil Woodford, arguably the UK's most famous fund manager, has taken a significant share in a US-based company that invests in renewables firms.

  • Abengoa secures 25% interest in Chinese water firm

    06 May 2014

    Sustainable technology company Abengoa has gained a further foothold in China with the acquisition of a 25% stake in Beijing-based wastewater firm GreenTech.

  • Turbine companies to benefit from six-fold growth in offshore wind, says HSBC

    02 May 2014

    Offshore wind capacity will grow six-fold over the remainder of the decade, in a trend that is set to boost the value of three turbine manufacturers, according to new research by HSBC.

  • Hannon Armstrong secondary offer a hit with investors

    02 May 2014

    Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital has raised $74.75 million through a secondary public offering, as investors snapped up all the shares it made available.

  • Pax fund divests from fossils

    01 May 2014

    Sustainable investment specialist Pax World has divested from fossil fuels in its $174.6 million Growth Fund.

  • Triodos to raise funds for renewables expansion

    30 April 2014

    Ethical bank Triodos plans to issue new shares in its renewables arm this autumn in a bid to raise funds for new investment.

  • Jun Yang issues HK$190 million green bond

    30 April 2014

    Jun Yang Solar has issued a HK$190 million ($25 million) green bond.

  • FTSE launches first fossil fuel-free index, BlackRock investment product to follow

    29 April 2014

    Index provider FTSE has developed the first index family that excludes fossil fuel-based companies, as 'stranded assets' fears gain momentum among investors.