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China launches world's largest emissions trading scheme
19 December 2017China has announced the long-awaited launch of its national emissions trading scheme (ETS), which will immediately become the largest of its type in the world, according to analysts.
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BHP Billiton mulls breaking ties with World Coal Association
19 December 2017BHP Billiton said it would withdraw from the World Coal Association (WCA) over differences regarding climate policies.
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EU carbon market weekly update - 18 December 2017
18 December 2017If the EU Allowance price remains above €7, despite bearish headwinds, then it is likely to re-test €8 as the lower auction volumes of December approach, says Louis Redshaw.
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Brookfield buys €135m of debt issued by Oaktree against Eolia stake
18 December 2017Brookfield has bought €135 million ($159 million) of debt placed by Oaktree Capital Management against a majority stake in Spain's Eolia Renovables de Inversiones.
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UK pension funds could be required to state ESG policy
18 December 2017UK pension trustees could be required to state their investment policies on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, as well as their approach to voting and engagement, with the introduction of new regulation next year.
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GIG sets sights on waste-to-energy with Covanta partnership
18 December 2017Green Investment Group (GIG) has made its second move into the waste-to-energy sector by teaming up with Covanta Holding Corporation to finance new UK and Ireland waste infrastructure projects.
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BP re-enters solar arena with $200m Lightsource investment
15 December 2017Oil major BP will invest $200 million for a 43% stake in UK-based solar company Lightsource, returning to a sector it exited in 2011.
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People moves: FMO and KfW
15 December 2017FMO's boss Jurgen Rigterink is to part ways with the Dutch development bank to become the first vice-president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
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Environmental Finance announces Annual Market Rankings Winners
15 December 2017Environmental Finance is proud to announce the winners in its 18th Annual Market Rankings.
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BNP teams up with UN to raise $10bn for emerging countries
15 December 2017BNP Paribas and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) plan to raise $10 billion for climate initiatives through a new partnership, signalling to the finance industry that "business as usual is not an option any more".
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