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S&P integrates Trucost data into analysis and research tools

S&P Global Market Intelligence has integrated climate data from Trucost into its portfolio analysis and quantitative research tools.

Bonds round-up: Soc du Grand Paris, IBRD, CPPIB, Sysco ... and more

SUSI Partners raises €275m for second energy efficiency fund

Swiss fund manager SUSI Partners has raised €275 million ($297 million) in investor commitments for its SUSI Energy Efficiency Fund II (SEEF II).

CDP, CDSB urge companies to 'get ahead of the curve' of EU climate reporting

Companies in the EU have been urged to improve their reporting of environmental information ahead of changes to legislation that are set to ask for more detailed disclosures.

QBE warns climate change may make insurance premiums unaffordable

Australian firm QBE Insurance has reported climate change could result in premiums becoming "unaffordable" for some customers, as it begins counting the cost of recent natural disasters in its home market.

Nordic green bond issuers include EU standard in new reporting guidance

A group of Nordic issuers has set out recommendations on how to report green bond impact in line with the proposed EU Green Bond Standard (GBS).

Greencoat Capital launches renewables fund with £280m investment

Greencoat Capital launched a UK renewables infrastructure fund, securing an initial £277 million ($186 million) in commitments from two UK pension funds.

WCI Carbon Market Update, 18 February 2020

It is expected that this week's auction of California Carbon Allowances will clear well above November's $17.00 clearing price, says Nicolas Girod*.

Solactive buys stake in German climate data start-up

German index provider Solactive has acquired a minority stake in a German scientific climate data start-up.

AllianzGI reveals ESG push in 9,532 company meetings last year

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) put its weight behind better environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies in 9,532 meetings with companies it part-owns in 2019, it has revealed.