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Figueres steps down as UN's climate chief
22 February 2016Christiana Figueres has announced plans to step down as UN climate chief, following the "historical" Paris agreement in December, firing the starting gun on a race to become her successor.
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EF BRIEFS: Statoil, Solar21, Carbon trading, Sustainalytics and Glass Lewis
19 February 2016Statoil has launched 'one of the world's largest corporate venture funds dedicated to renewable energy' as it looks adapt in-line with the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Energy storage - a technology whose time has come?
18 February 2016Large-scale use of batteries to store electricity could be critical for the future growth of renewable energy. Recent developments mean the sector is almost ready for institutional investors, says Graham Cooper
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People Moves - February 2016
18 February 2016The latest people moves at companies including Jinko Solar, Juwi, Wheb, SolarCity, Alliance Trust and more
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PRI, Generation, UNEP FI launch initiative to tackle 'outdated perceptions' on ESG and fiduciary duty
18 February 2016A global programme has been launched by the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) to push investors to consider sustainability as part of their fiduciary duty.
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Abengoa reveals €1.7bn cash hole
18 February 2016Abengoa has revealed it will require an extra €1.66 billion ($1.85 billion) over the next two years, as it prepares to enter debt restructuring talks.
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Stathers steps down as Schroders' head of responsible investment
18 February 2016Rick Stathers, head of responsible investment at Schroders, has stepped down after nearly 16 years at the investment firm.
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Private equity firm closes $300m environmental offset fund
17 February 2016Ecosystem Investment Partners (EIP), a US private equity firm, has raised $303 million for its latest environmental offset fund, Ecosystem Investment Partners III.
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EF BRIEFS: EIB, Luxcara, International Integrated Reporting Council
17 February 2016German asset management firm Luxcara plans to launch a new European renewable energy fund before the end of the year.
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Apple takes $1.5bn bite out of green bond market
17 February 2016Corporate giant Apple has priced a benchmark-sized green bond, in a "tremendous boost" to the fledgling market's prospects for attracting corporate issuers.