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Octopus acquires duo of German solar farms

Integrating nature a way to manage risk in renewable energy, says Octopus

Delivering a positive impact on nature is a key aspect of managing risk as a renewable energy investor, Octopus Energy Generation Fund Management has said, as it mulls investing in nature-based solutions carbon credits.

Hydrogen 'hype' needs to be tempered, says Generation IM

A "fast and furious" rush of planned projects to create clean hydrogen energy means that "the world might end up having more hydrogen in 2030 than it could actually use", Generation Investment Management has warned.

California climate disclosures bill advances to governor's desk

A proposal that would require detailed climate-related disclosures by large companies active in California has been approved by the state's Senate and now only requires the state's governor to sign it into law.

Investors warn ISS of troubling inconsistencies in climate voting advice

A working group of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has urged proxy advisor ISS to integrate climate into its voting recommendations for investors on a "more robust and consistent basis" amid "troubling inconsistencies".

Just Climate smashes fundraising target, with $1.5bn, and eyes nature fund next

Generation Investment Management's Just Climate said its inaugural fund has raised $1.5 billion, exceeding its $1 billion target, and is mulling raising a separate fund focused on nature.

Why proxy advisors must offer investors advice aligned to net zero

Investors are calling for a speciality net-zero policy from proxy advisors, in addition to further incorporation of climate into their standard policies, writes Edward Mason

Australian superfunds hit by human rights complaints

Strong demand for OPG's maiden 'nuclear' green bond

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has raised CAD300 million ($232 million) from its oversubscribed debut 'nuclear' green bond, after updating its framework to include the controversial clean energy source.