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Investor failure to vote for near-term climate targets would be hypocrisy, Hohn says

Investors who do not support shareholder resolutions that aim to force major polluters to set near-term emissions reduction targets in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement have been warned that they would be guilty of "absolute greenwashing and hypocrisy".

Hamilton Lane targeting $400m for second impact fund

US private markets investor Hamilton Lane is targeting a $400 million fundraise for its second impact fund - a sum four times larger than it is reported to have raised for its first such fund.

Blue like an Orange invests in Brazilian solar

Impact investment manager Blue like an Orange has provided BRL 106 million ($19 million) in mezzanine financing to Brazilian solar energy generation company Órigo Energia.

Plant-based investment platform launches deal-sourcing service

An online platform has been launched to identify investments in companies providing 'plant-based solutions', across market segments like seafood, meat & dairy alternatives, 'cruelty-free' cosmetics, bio-based materials and 'ethical' fashion.

Investors and NGOs welcome Biden's 2030 target

Five EU Taxonomy expert group participants suspend roles amid 'greenwash' furore

Five non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have suspended their role in the expert group supporting the development of the EU Taxonomy amid rising concern over the final form of the landmark legislation.

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: Iberdrola, General Mills, Singtel, Hannon Armstrong ... and more

Fewer than 25% of companies aligned with 1.5°C climate goal