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Few UK pension schemes 'take responsible investment seriously' – report
27 January 2014UK pension funds have "miles to go" on responsible investment, according to a new league table that gave GlaxoSmithKline, Rolls Royce and Barclays the lowest scores.
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Maker of water-saving washing machines 'eyes float'
27 January 2014The developer of environmentally-friendly washing machines is reportedly mulling a public listing.
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SEB, BAML, Morgan Stanley top 2013 green bond underwriting league table
24 January 2014SEB, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) and Morgan Stanley were the most active climate bond underwriters of 2013, according to a new league table of banks active in the rapidly growing market.
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Storebrand excludes 10 utilities to further reduce coal exposure
24 January 2014Norwegian savings and pensions provider Storebrand has excluded the 10 utilities with highest share of power generation from coal to reduce its exposure to fossil fuels and emissions.
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Emerging economies require new finance models for renewables
24 January 2014The financial models that work in developed countries are not necessarily as effective in emerging markets. Adopting appropriate funding mechanisms could help reduce costs in these markets by as much as 30%, argues David Nelson
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Supply chain emissions: overcoming uncertainty
24 January 2014Regulatory uncertainty is deterring companies from investing in emissions reductions, the latest CDP supply chain analysis has found. But there are still enormous opportunities to be unlocked, says Dexter Galvin
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Setting the standard
23 January 2014As the Gold Standard celebrates its 10th anniversary, it is on the verge of expanding its reach beyond carbon projects and into water, says Katie Kouchakji
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EU ETS oversupply to disappear by 2025 if Commission plan is adopted – UBS
23 January 2014The European Commission proposed 2030 Climate and Energy package would remove the entire oversupply in the region's carbon market by 2025 if adopted, according to analysts.
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Solar fund targets £150m IPO
23 January 2014One of Europe's largest solar farm managers today revealed plans to become the latest renewables group to tap the public markets.
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Impax flagship fund toasts 33% returns in 2013
23 January 2014Impax Asset Management's flagship investment trust celebrated strong returns in 2013, as it benefited from a broad-based recovery in environmental stocks.