News

Germany plans 30-year green bond in May

Germany has announced it intends to issue its first 30-year green bond in May, and plans to issue a similar volume in 2021 as in 2020.

NNIP joins Axa IM in ditching State Bank of India green bonds

NN IP's green bond portfolios have joined AXA Investment Managers in selling green bonds issued by State Bank of India (SBI) in protest about reports it is planning to support the construction of a giant coal mine.

CA100+ to 'amplify' efforts in 2021 amid ongoing gaps in climate progress

The Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) engagement initiative has announced plans to ramp-up engagement with target companies in 2021, after its progress report showed significant gaps remain.

Oil and gas majors release joint transition principles

Eight energy companies - BP, Eni, Equinor, Galp, Occidental, Repsol, Royal Dutch Shell and Total - have jointly developed a set of energy transition principles.

Schroder BSC social impact IPO raises £75m, falls short of target

The first-of-its-kind Schroder BSC Social Impact Trust raised £75 million ($102 million) from an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange - but fell short of its £100 million target.

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: Ahold Delhaize, Canberra Metro, Mapletree ... and more

Lloyd's commits to stop investing in coal, tar sands and Arctic energy exploration

News Round Up: EU Just Transition, Sustaintech Xcelerator

Builders Fund backs solar energy for low-income households

The Builders Fund led a $33 million funding round by Posigen, a provider of rooftop solar panels and energy efficiency products for 'low- and moderate-income' households.

Biden urged to bolster US impact market with disclosure rules

The incoming Biden administration has been urged to bolster US impact investment by pushing regulators to require sustainability disclosures and clarify the role of impact in investors' fiduciary duty.