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Investors welcome Obama climate plan
26 June 2013Investors are "encouraged" by US President Barack Obama's plan to curb climate change, but warn that the threat of legal challenges could hold back capital deployment.
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Non-toxic investments
19 June 2013Investors need to raise more questions about the financial risks arising from hazardous chemicals produced and used by a range of companies, says Sonja Haider
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Uncertainty over EU ETS backloading 'deal'
13 June 2013European carbon market observers are questioning the strength of a compromise text to delay the sale of millions of emissions allowances, not even 24 hours after the deal was reached.
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Reporting: the next generation
13 June 2013The Global Reporting Initiative has launched the fourth generation of its sustainability reporting guidelines. What will be the impact on companies and investors, asks Jennifer Iansen-Rogers.
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Investors call on G8 leaders to promote sustainability reporting
13 June 2013Investors and financial institutions with $2 trillion of assets under management have urged G8 leaders to promote corporate sustainability reporting when they meet next week.
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UK announces second funding round for low-carbon entrepreneurs
13 June 2013The UK government has called for developers of low-carbon products to apply for financing from its Energy Entrepreneurs Fund.
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US investors join business call for action on climate change
12 June 2013US pension funds and investment firms have signed a declaration calling for US politicians to "seize the economic opportunity" of addressing climate change.
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US, China agree deal to cut HFCs
10 June 2013The US and China have agreed a deal to reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons, a group of potent greenhouse gases found in refrigerants.
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Investors braced for further Spanish subsidy cuts
07 June 2013Spain is expected to hit investors with further cuts to subsidies for renewables in a move that threatens to push some firms into default.
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Kazakhstan moves on 'green economy' transition
06 June 2013Kazakhstan's environment ministry has been tasked with drawing up a plan to green the country's economy, following the president's approval of the transition.