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KfW issues its first green bond of 2017
20 February 2017German development bank KfW, one of the largest issuers of green bonds, has returned to the market with its first issue of 2017.
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Investors urged to pressure banks to do more on climate change
20 February 2017Investors should use their position as shareholders to ensure the financial sector makes better progress to mitigate climate change, according to a new report.
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EU carbon market weekly update - 20 February 2017
20 February 2017The main drivers of EU Allowance prices are bearish at present, so further price falls are likely, says Louis Redshaw
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Major investors call on banks to re-route Dakota pipeline
20 February 2017A group of major investors has called on banks involved in the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) to re-route it so that it does not cross Native American treaty land.
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Australian prudential regulator warns of climate-change investment risks
20 February 2017The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (Apra) has told general insurers it supervises to focus more on climate-related risks when making investment decisions.
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Drax produces 65% of electricity from biomass, boosting profits
20 February 2017Drax Group, which operates the UK's largest coal fired power station, produced 65% of its energy from renewable biomass in 2016, making it the country's single biggest generator of renewable energy.
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Apple allocates one third of green bond in 2016
20 February 2017Apple has allocated almost one third of its inaugural green bond in 2016, according to its annual green bond report.
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People moves - GIIN, Global Ties US
17 February 2017The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) has appointed Mark Grier as its chair.
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Green Bond market hits $200bn
17 February 2017The green bond market has raised more than $200 billion, according to data from Environmental Finance's Green Bond Database.
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Queensland eyes green bond that could help Great Barrier Reef conservation
17 February 2017The State of Queensland is gearing up to issue a certified green bond that lists conservation of the Great Barrier Reef among its use of proceeds.
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