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  • S&P Dow Jones launches first 'smart ESG' indexes

    19 April 2016

    S&P Dow Jones Indices has launched what it claims is the first index family to isolate environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues as a 'smart beta' performance factor.

  • Tell me more: a call for better disclosure on green bond impacts

    14 April 2016

    A consultation paper argues that assessing the impact of green bonds could lead to preferential pricing - but better reporting is needed first. Peter Cripps reports

  • UPDATED: Index provider and carbon firm consult on green bond 'impact' ratings

    11 April 2016

    An index provider and a carbon firm have joined forces to consult on a methodology for rating the 'green impact' of green bonds, Environmental Finance has learned.

  • EF BRIEFS: S&P Dow Jones Indices, Bluefield, Greencoat

    04 December 2015

    UK solar energy investor Bluefield raises £31.6m in equity raise

  • S&P Dow Jones launches 'smart beta' index for European market

    09 November 2015

    S&P Dow Jones Indices has added to its range of sustainability-focussed indexes with the launch of a 'smart beta' European index restricted to highly volatile, high yield stocks.

  • EF BRIEFS: Downing, Lekela, Recurrent Energy, Enbridge, Climate Bonds Initiative, GRI, Global CCS Institute, IETA

    06 November 2015

    London-based investment firm Downing will invest £20 million ($30 million) in biomass projects as part of a joint venture with developer Strand Energy.

  • S&P expands low-carbon indexes with three Canadian additions

    03 November 2015

    S&P Dow Jones Indices has partnered with the Toronto Stock Exchange to launch three climate change indexes for Canada.

  • Dow Jones launches sustainability indexes for Chile and South Africa

    08 October 2015

    S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) has continued its push into emerging markets with new sustainability indexes in Chile and South Africa.

  • S&P takes on 'challenge' of climate change by expanding range of low-carbon indexes

    18 September 2015

    S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) has expanded its family of low-carbon indexes to cover more regions.

  • GE consortium backs A$450m wind project in Australia

    26 June 2015

    A consortium of investors will finance Australia's third-largest wind project in a sign of renewed interest in the country after politicians reached an agreement on its renewables target.