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  • Engie's notes to be removed from Barclays MSCI green bond index

    13 June 2016

    Engie's notes have been removed from the Barclays MSCI green bond index, following a long-awaited review of its rules.

  • EF BRIEFS: Gaelectric, Massachusetts, Mercer, RGGI

    06 June 2016

    Renewable energy firm Gaelectric has reached agreement with Nord/LB on £67 million ($97 million) of senior debt that ensures financial close on a portfolio of five UK wind farms.

  • EF BRIEFS: IATA, DKB, Singapore Stock Exchange, Suzuki, TerraForm

    03 June 2016

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging governments to introduce a single global carbon offset mechanism to help tackle aviation emissions.

  • GRI releases second set of draft reporting standards

    03 June 2016

    The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has released its second set of draft reporting standards for public comment.

  • Washington State revisits emissions trading plans

    02 June 2016

    Washington State has published a revised version of its plans to launch a state-wide carbon market and is seeking feedback on the proposals by 22 July.

  • Carbon prices are far too low to hit 2°C warming target, says IETA

    25 May 2016

    The price of carbon in major emissions markets is unlikely to exceed €15 ($17) per tonne of carbon dioxide by 2020, less than half the price likely to be needed to limit global warming to 2°C, according to an industry survey.

  • Ontario votes in cap-and-trade system

    19 May 2016

    Ontario has passed legislation to introduce a cap-and-trade carbon market in what has been described as "the start of the next chapter" for its shift towards a low-carbon economy.

  • Geely green bond receives warm reception from pension funds

    19 May 2016

    Chinese car maker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has launched a five-year, dollar-denominated green bond, with "strong" support from pension funds.

  • EF BRIEFS: Allianz; Electric car subsidy, US Clean Power Plan hearing postponed

    18 May 2016

    Allianz Global Investors has acquired an onshore wind portfolio from the Dutch Infrastructure Fund (DIF).

  • Environmental issues becoming more popular with impact investors, report finds

    18 May 2016

    Environmental goals are gaining traction with impact investors, a report by the Global Investing Impact Network (GIIN) has found.