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GIB to launch Green Impact Report for potential commercial use
14 November 2016The UK's Green Investment Bank (GIB) has launched a methodology to quantify on the environmental benefits of a given infrastructure asset or portfolio. The bank believes its Green Impact Report could be sold to investors looking to rate the green credentials of an investment.
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ICMA's 'call to arms' for collaboration in the green bond market
14 November 2016The International Capital Markets Association has issued a "call to arms" to participants in the green financial markets to work together, including ending the "slightly competitive dynamic" that has emerged between industry bodies.
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EU carbon market weekly update - 14 November 2016
14 November 2016Carbon prices fell 76 cents last week as falling energy prices, weak auctions and an unexpected Trump victory led to a sell off.
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BNP Paribas IP provides carbon footprint of nearly 100 of its funds
14 November 2016BNP Paribas Investment Partners (IP) has increased the number of funds it measures the carbon footprint of to nearly 100.
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GFI's six proposals to make UK an international green financial hub
14 November 2016The City of London's Green Finance Initiative (GFI) has launched a report outlining six key priority areas, to help maintain the UK's role as "the go-to place to connect capital with green" amid growing competition from other financial centres.
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COP Blog: The Green Climate Fund's key role is to mobilise the private sector
14 November 2016CMIA
After the commitments and headlines of Paris a year ago, COP22 in Marrakesh has to be all about implementation. Faster than anyone expected, the Paris Agreement has already been ratified, but progress on the ground needs to ramp up. -
BAML becomes first bank to launch third green bond
11 November 2016Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) has launched its third and biggest green bond to date, raising $1 billion.
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China issues first ever "double green bond", listed in London
11 November 2016China's first ever covered green bond was listed on the London Stock Exchange today.
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COP Blog: Sovereign green bonds: the missing link between NDCs and the $100trn debt capital markets
11 November 2016BNP Paribas IP
After the ratification of the Paris Agreement, we expect COP22 in Marrakesh to focus on the transparency of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), compliance and means of implementation. -
Trump is just a blip for responsible investment, says AXA IM
11 November 2016A Trump Presidency has been declared merely a 'blip' on the longer term development of responsible investment worldwide, by AXA Investment Managers.