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Russell Investments unveils methodology for 'material ESG' scoring
07 March 2018Russell Investments has developed an environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring system focused on materiality, which claims it is a better predictor of stock return than "traditional" ESG scores.
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Sustainalytics sees regulations driving demand for green bond reviews
02 March 2018Regulatory developments are likely to spur further strong growth in demand for external reviews of green bonds, particularly in Asia and Europe, according to Sustainalytics.
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Top 10 ESG pinch points outlined by Sustainalytics
19 February 2018The 10 biggest environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks for investors have been flagged by Sustainalytics, which warned that some are expected "to reach a tipping point in 2018".
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Belgian green bond eyes more than €3bn as framework is unveiled
09 February 2018Belgium's much anticipated green bond issue is expected to raise more than €3 billion ($3.68 billion) and proceeds will be used for investments in five sectors.
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Hong Kong launches green finance 'certification' scheme
12 January 2018The Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) has launched a Green Finance Certification Scheme, which has already been used to certify its first green bond.
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Green bond round-up, 3 January 2018
03 January 2018Hong Kong real estate firm launches green bond
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The SDGs and the bond market
13 December 2017The green bond market, which in recent years has emerged as a test bed for sustainable finance, has begun to adapt in response to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Green bond round-up, 11 October 2017
11 October 2017Fiji looking at green bonds, says economy minister Fiji is considering using green bonds to help boost the country's renewable energy resources, according to a senior minister quoted in the local press.
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Marcel Jeucken leaves PGGM responsible investment team
26 September 2017Marcel Jeucken is to leave his position as managing director of responsible investment at Dutch pension fund PGGM to become an independent advisor.
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Green bond round-up, 20 September 2017
20 September 2017Mexico City Airport Trust has returned to the green bond market with the biggest corporate issue to date – a two-tranche $4 billion bond – to finance what it claims will be the world's most sustainable airport.