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Investors plan to grow ESG allocations despite greenwashing concern
18 December 2018Most institutional investors plan to grow their allocation to environmental, social and governance (ESG)-themed strategies in 2019, despite many being concerned by the risk of greenwashing, according to a survey by Natixis Investment Managers.
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New Jersey poised to re-join RGGI
18 December 2018New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced plans for the state to re-join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
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EU carbon market update, 17 December 2018
17 December 2018After last week’s strong rise, EU Allowance prices are poised for further gains as auction volumes dry up, says Louis Redshaw.
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Investors with $1.9trn slap Exxon with new climate resolution
17 December 2018Investors have issued a fresh set of demands on oil and gas giant ExxonMobil, this time calling on it to set targets to lower its emissions in line with Paris Climate Agreement.
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Henkel signs €1.5bn sustainability-linked loan
17 December 2018Chemical and consumer goods company Henkel has signed a €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) loan, which will pay interest at a rate tied to the company’s performance on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
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French 'green growth' fund will include green bonds
17 December 2018French asset manager Ecofi Investissements has launched a multi-asset ‘green growth’ fund that will be open to both institutional and retail investors.
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COP24 sees historic agreement on Paris rulebook, but work remains
17 December 2018A historic agreement on the rules that will govern the Paris Agreement has been sealed at the Katowice climate change conference (COP 24), but countries failed to agree changes to strengthen emissions trading schemes.
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Allianz completes investments for latest renewables fund
17 December 2018Allianz Global Investors (AGI) said its Renewable Energy Fund II (AREF II) is now fully invested, following its latest purchase of 13 solar energy plants in France and Italy.
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Environmental Finance announces Annual Market Rankings Winners
17 December 2018Environmental Finance is proud to announce the winners in its 19th Annual Market Rankings.
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People Moves: BNP Paribas, Boralex, ICG
14 December 2018BNP Paribas Asset Management has hired Carbon Tracker Initiative head of research and managing director Mark Lewis.
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