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Wheb Partners makes two acquisitions

The private equity arm of sustainable investment firm Wheb Group has bought two companies involved in the production of carbon fibre materials.

What does the slump in oil prices mean for the low-carbon sector?

Oil prices have almost halved in recent months, creating havoc in financial markets. But what is the impact on renewables, energy efficiency, and other low-carbon themed investments, asks Peter Cripps

UK renewables reach important – but modest – milestone

As the UK's share of electricity generated from renewable sources approaches 20%, Seb Beloe hails the achievement, but says there is much further to go.

People moves

The latest appointments in the industry, including changes to WHEB, Siemens, Sungevity and CR Investment Management

WHEB backs 'green' 3D printing firm

The private equity arm of WHEB Group has invested €6.6 million ($9 million) in a company that produces 'eco-friendly' 3D printers.

Profile: Henderson Global Care Growth Fund

Henderson's sustainability themed fund easily beat its benchmark over the past year. Peter Cripps learns about its investment philiosophy – and why it tends to pick energy efficiency over renewables.

WHEB sells interest in Petainer to co-investor Next Wave Partners

Private equity firm WHEB has doubled its money on its 2008 stake in packaging manufacturer Petainer, it has announced.

Wheb fund reaches €100m first close, makes first investment

Wheb's third private equity fund has raised €100 million ($137 million) and made its first investment.

Q&A: Seb Beloe, WHEB Asset Management

WHEB Asset Management positive on outlook for LED stocks

An asset manager has highlighted a number of stocks it believes are best placed to benefit from the projected rapid growth of energy efficient light emitting diodes.