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IFC plans $2bn emerging market green bond fund
29 June 2016The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is set to launch a $2 billion fund that will provide anchor investments for emerging market green bonds.
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INDCs to become 'significant' ratings driver, says Moody's
28 June 2016Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) will become key ratings drivers as countries enact and ratify the landmark Paris climate agreement, according to a report by Moody's.
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Vermont set to issue $89m green bond
28 June 2016Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing Agency (VEHBFA) is set to issue an $89 million green bond, its first with a second opinion.
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Vela Energy issues renewables bond
27 June 2016Vela Energy has issued a €66 million ($72 million) bond to part-refinance a portfolio of solar plants in Spain.
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Renewables investor sentiment hit by Brexit, in Europe as well as UK
24 June 2016The UK's shock Brexit decision will hurt investor sentiment in clean energy projects in the EU as well as the UK, it was claimed today.
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ESG ratings for funds
22 June 2016Sustainability scores for funds are not perfect, but are a useful addition to the many tools available to responsible investors, reflects Hamza Ali
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PRI 'can't be both promoter and examiner' of responsible investment
22 June 2016The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) cannot remain both the "promotor and examiner" of responsible investment, according to a panel of industry leaders.
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The changing climate for investors
20 June 2016Just as the transition to a low-carbon economy is gathering pace, so are investors' responses.
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Q&A: The FTSE4Good semi-annual review
20 June 2016Danone was among companies added to the FTSE4Good Index today, as tougher inclusion criteria begin to bite. David Harris, ESG director at FTSE Russell provides further information
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'The irresistible force'
17 June 2016Investors are increasingly demanding that companies disclose material climate risks. CalPERS' Anne Simpson tells Peter Cripps why