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SRI firms call on UK government to clarify 'fiduciary duty'
07 July 2014The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) is calling for a change in the law to make clear that pension fund trustees can take environmental and other non-financial issues into account in their investment decisions.
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Insurers call for more spending to reduce natural disaster costs
02 July 2014Increased investment to improve resilience to natural hazards has been called for by a group of international insurers.
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ReEnergise secures UK energy efficiency investment
25 June 2014ReEnergise Finance is to receive £2 million to support its energy efficiency projects, from investors including the UK Green Investment Bank (GIB).
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People moves
19 June 2014The latest appointments in the industry, including changes to WHEB, Siemens, Sungevity and CR Investment Management
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Companies must improve reporting of material environmental risks, says KPMG
12 June 2014Auditing firm KPMG has called for increased disclosure from companies about the material risks posed by their reliance on natural capital.
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HSBC Pension Trust CEO says sustainable investment "must move up the agenda"
06 June 2014The CEO of HSBC Bank Pension Trust has called for pension funds put their weight behind sustainable investment.
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Investors must address 'stranded asset' risks from Chinese coal, says report
05 June 2014Investors were today warned that up to 40% of China's thermal coal capacity is at risk of being rendered a 'stranded asset' within six years.
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Emerald Technology Ventures chosen to run SFr200m Swiss Technology Fund
04 June 2014Emerald Technology Ventures, a cleantech venture capital company based in Zurich, has been appointed by the Swiss government to run a fund that will support Swiss companies developing technologies that deliver clean energy or conserve natural resources.
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London Stock Exchange signs up to promote sustainability
02 June 2014The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has joined the UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative, bringing the total number of partner exchanges to 10.
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€35m raised for Irish energy efficiency fund as it inks first deal
09 May 2014The Irish government has launched an energy efficiency fund after reaching a €35 million ($48 million) first close, with more than half the capital coming from the private sector.