The ISO's Net Zero Guidelines
The guidelines can provide a common global basis for sound and credible net zero action, providing investors with a robust reference point to form their strategy, writes Emily Faint
COP26 round-up, 5 November: IEA, CDP and BSI
Schroder BSC Social Impact (SBSI) Trust hopes to raise £26m
Schroder BSC Social Impact (SBSI) Trust is planning to raise a further £26 million ($35m) from investors.
ISO commits to integrate climate considerations in global standards
165 standard bodies have signed an international declaration to integrate climate considerations into all standards, in what was described as "a game changing moment for international standards".
UK joins the push for green standards
The UK's climate change minister has hinted that the UK may consider issuing a green bond - once standard definitions of sustainable and green finance have been drawn up.
Aviva agrees long-term finance facility for UK yieldco
Aviva Investors has agreed to provide long-term financing for Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF), a London-listed investment company focussing on large-scale industrial and agricultural solar assets.
Financial firms join forces to raise $8bn for sustainable investments
Bank of America has formed a new partnership within its Catalytic Finance Initiative (CFI) that aims to direct $8 billion to "high-impact sustainable investments".
BSIF increases credit facility and buys six projects
Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF) has purchased six UK solar farms, expanding its capacity of its portfolio by a third.
Bluefield Solar Income Fund 'unaffected' by planned UK subsidy cuts
Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF) remains bullish about the UK solar market despite recently-proposed cuts to subsidies for small utility-scale renewable energy.