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Insurers slammed for backing Polish coal plants
08 February 2018Allianz, Munich Re and Generali have been criticised for their involvement in a new coal power plant in Poland, while Axa and Aviva are also under fire for the limitations of their coal divestment policies.
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Swiss Re could stop insuring thermal coal projects
15 January 2018Swiss Re could be the next insurer to stop underwriting some coal projects, Environmental Finance understands, building on its previous commitment to sell its investments in coal-related stocks.
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Insurers blacklist illegal fishing boats
10 October 2017More than 20 leading insurers have pledged to stop underwriting vessels that have been blacklisted for their involvement in illegal fishing.
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EF BRIEFS: AXA IM, Impax, Pattern Energy
07 July 2016AXA Investment Managers has made the first in a series of hires as part of plans to bolster its responsible investment (RI) team.
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EIB and BNP Paribas privately place index-linked Climate Awareness Bond
24 November 2015The European Investment Bank (EIB) has issued a privately placed index-linked €500 million ($532 million) Climate Awareness Bond (CAB).
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Standard Life Investments boosts sustainability team
30 September 2013Standard Life Investments has appointed a new head of sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) and added two managers to the team.