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Transition Pathway Initiative grows to £3trn of AUM

New investors have joined the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI), which can now claim to be supported by £3 trillion ($3.88 trillion) of assets.

Why asset owners should take heed of the transition to a low-carbon economy

Addressing the energy transition is a necessary long-term strategy, but it may throw up risks in the shorter-term as well, say Richard Folland and Shuen Chan

Devon shareholders reject climate resolution

Shareholders of US oil company Devon Energy have voted against a resolution calling on the company to do more to report on climate change at its annual general meeting (AGM).

Green bond round-up, 7 June

Dutch public sector lender Nederlandse WaterschapsBank (NWB) has issued a €2 billion ($2.3 billion) affordable housing bond, its first in the social bond market.

Green bond comment, June - Of Repsol and reputation

Repsol's green bond rocked the green bond market in May by reigniting the 'what is green' debate.

Green Bond Issuance - May 2017

US businesses with $1.4trn in revenue commit to Paris

More than 900 US businesses and investors representing $1.4 trillion in annual revenue, along with 125 cities, 9 states and 183 educational institutions have signed a letter, committing to remain faithful to the Paris Climate Agreement.

Allianz Global Investors backs US solar project

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) has agreed to provide a 'back-leverage' loan to the 250MW Moapa solar energy facility in Nevada. The size of the loan has not been disclosed.

EU carbon market weekly update - 5 June 2017

The EUA market faces resistance around €5.20, but a close above that level could put €5.50 in sight, says Louis Redshaw

Macquarie adds to renewables portfolio with another acquisition

Macquarie Capital has further boosted its presence in the renewable energy sector with the acquisition of RES Japan, for an undisclosed sum.