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World Federation of Exchanges launches draft principles for transition equities
26 May 2026The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has published draft Transition Equity Principles for stock exchanges globally that set out a framework for identifying companies on credible decarbonisation pathways.
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Japanese reforms threaten to limit shareholder proposals, ClientEarth warns
22 April 2026Plans to reform Japan's Companies Act threaten to limit the ability of smaller shareholders to file shareholder proposals and harm sustainability-related stewardship, ClientEarth has warned.
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Pension fund 'puzzled' by failure of Maersk sustainability proposals
30 March 2026The failure of two sustainability-related shareholder proposals at shipping giant Maersk's AGM this week was described as "puzzling" by their filer, AkademikerPension, which argued the proposals cover potentially financially material issues.
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Carbon Equity launches $50m climate tech fund
07 January 2026Carbon Equity has launched a climate technology fund, with $20 million already raised against a $50 million target.
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KKR impact fund closes its first Japanese deal
24 December 2025KKR's Global Impact Fund II has closed a deal to take a majority stake in Tokyo-listed Forum Engineering Inc, as part of its plans to take full control of the company.
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Maynilad secures pioneering 'green equity' label in Philippines
01 October 2025Water and waste firm Maynilad Water Services has secured the first Philippine 'Green Equity' label ahead of its initial public offering (IPO), which is believed to be also the first green equity deal in Asia Pacific (APAC).
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Gresham House doubles down on transition, with acquisition of SUSI Partners
19 September 2025Alternatives asset manager Gresham House has acquired Swiss energy transition infrastructure investor SUSI Partners, in a move that will drastically expand its energy transition business and give it greater access to Asian markets.
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Manager selected for €150m private equity biodiversity fund
08 September 2025A group of French asset owners has selected an asset manager to run a €150 million ($176 million) biodiversity-focused private equity fund, which has been set up to prove such funds can make returns while having a positive impact.
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Private equity increasing focus on sustainability amid concern over exit failures, says Anthesis
18 August 2025Growing perception of an increasing number of exit failures over the past six months is leading more private equity firms to prioritise sustainability due diligence to attract potential buyers, according to consulting firm Anthesis.
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L&G warns 'conflicting dichotomy' splitting shareholders threatens renewables drive
13 August 2025L&G Asset Management has flagged the rise of "an interesting, conflicting, dichotomy between short- and long-term focused investors" that it warns could slow investment in renewables at the expense of shareholder demands for higher dividends and share purchases.