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NIB returns to green bond market with SEK1bn offering
17 April 2015The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has issued a SEK1 billion green bond.
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Mytrah returns to debt market, raising $60m for Indian wind
17 April 2015Indian renewables firm Mytrah Energy has secured a further $60 million of debt to help it expand its portfolio of assets.
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Foresight lifts acquisition facility to £120m and reduces interest rate
17 April 2015Foresight Solar Fund, one of three London-listed funds dedicated to solar power, has increased the size and improved the terms of its debt facility, which it uses to buy new assets.
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EC calls for green bond securitisations and better non-financial reporting
16 April 2015EU policymakers must ramp up their efforts to promote climate-friendly investment through securitised green bonds and improved non-financial disclosure, according to a report from the European Commission (EC).
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Standard Bank closes London carbon desk
16 April 2015Standard Bank has closed its award-winning carbon desk in London.
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France's Solairedirect floats on Euronext
16 April 2015Solar firm Solairedirect has launched its initial public offering (IPO), valuing the company at €386 million ($411 million).
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Enel Green Power wins 425MW wind contracts in South Africa
15 April 2015Italy's Enel Green Power has been awarded three energy supply contracts for 425MW of wind power in South Africa's latest renewable energy auction.
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US yieldcos behind 3.8GW of acquisitions in 2014
15 April 2015US yieldcos snapped up 3.8GW of operational renewable energy capacity in 2014 – an increase of almost 50% year-on-year – according to a report by law firm Orrick.
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FTSE Group expands ESG team
15 April 2015Index provider, FTSE Group, has made three new managerial appointments to boost its offerings for clients whose investment decisions are influenced by environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
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Water risks must not take a back seat to carbon, says Ceres
15 April 2015Investors must not continue to neglect water risks in favour of carbon-related issues, according to sustainable investment coalition, Ceres.
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- Time to move on from 'legacy' sustainability disclosure regimes
- Dunand-Chatellet named as successor to Zaouati at Mirova
- 'Important' FTSE Russell, CCB 'Dim Sum' green bond index launched
- Exclusive: Combined climate and nature value-at-risk tool launched