Ahren Lester

CBI launches waste management industry accreditation criteria

Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) has launched its green bond standard covering the waste management industry.

Nomura buys investment bank Greentech Capital Advisors

Japanese bank Nomura has proposed to buy sustainability-focused investment bank Greentech Capital Advisors (GCA), in its first deal since the financial crisis.

European passive ESG bond fund market 'ripe for growth'

The market for environmental, social and governance (ESG)-focused European passive bond funds is "ripe" for rapid growth, according to a report.

Langham Hospitality Investments signs first Asian hospitality sustainability loan

Langham Hospitality Investments has secured sustainability-linked loans worth HK$7.5 billion ($960 million), the first by an Asian-listed hospitality firm.

First green bond blockchain platform launched

A blockchain-enabled database which claims to have the ability to validate the impact of green bond issues, thereby unlocking greater investment in green projects, has been launched.

EU Taxonomy hits roadblock

The European Union (EU) has laid out plans to become the first climate-neutral continent in the world by 2050, although its green Taxonomy plans were blocked by the UK and France.

EBA plans climate stress test

BMO launches three sustainability-focused multi-asset funds

BMO Global Asset Management has launched three environmental, social and governance (ESG)-focused multi-asset fund portfolios.

CBI criticised for hydropower accreditation proposal

The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) has been called on by a group of more than 200 civil society organisations to abandon its proposed green bond standard for hydropower projects.

Record $1bn first close for BlackRock renewables fund

BlackRock has reached a "record" $1 billion first close of its Global Renewable Power III (GRP III) fund amid "strong" investor demand for renewable power assets.