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EIB targets €250m circular bioeconomy fund after €82m first close
02 October 2020The European Investment Bank's (EIB) private equity-focused circular bioeconomy fund has raised €82 million ($96 million) at first close, with the fund targeted to raise around €250 million.
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European Commission announces members of Platform on Sustainable Finance
01 October 2020The European Commission has announced the members of its European Platform on Sustainable Finance, with the Principles for Responsible Investment's Nathan Fabian as its chair.
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Science Based Targets initiative launches financial sector framework
01 October 2020Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has launched its "breakthrough" pilot framework for financial institutions to set science-based climate targets, but campaigners were "disappointed" and "disturbed" by what they perceive to be shortcomings.
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Call for 'nature performance bonds'
30 September 2020A new type of labelled bond has been created to help tackle the growing sovereign debt crisis while protecting sensitive ecosystems and biodiversity.
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Credit Suisse ocean health impact fund raises $212m
30 September 2020Credit Suisse has announced its impact fund addressing ocean health and engaging to create a sustainable blue economy has raised $212 million.
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Nature Action 100 proposed by World Bank to mobilise biodiversity finance
29 September 2020The World Bank has proposed five "big ideas" to drive growth in biodiversity financing, including development banks becoming cornerstone investors for biodiversity projects and investors creating a 'Nature Action 100' initiative similar to Climate Action 100+.
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EU carbon market update: 28 September 2020
29 September 2020Last week's volatility may continue, but further price declines are the most probable scenario for EU Allowances, says Tom Lord*
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WCI Carbon Market Update, 28 September 2020
28 September 2020California Carbon Allowances remain around their highest level since the Covid-19 pandemic began. But the outlook remains bullish, as fundamental drivers suggest rising demand, says Nicolas Girod*
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Covid-19 pandemic must not distract from fight against climate change, says investor group
28 September 2020International businesses and world leaders should 'resist the trap' of setting aside issues relating to climate change to focus only on the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment (CCRI).
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Group assembled to build TNFD
25 September 2020A group was formed today with the aim of setting up a Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).