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Extreme heat 'emerging as a structural economic risk', warns Allianz

Extreme heat has the potential to hit up to 7% of GDP in major European economies by 2030, and is likely to "compress" expected returns on capital and the value of investments, according to modelling by Allianz.

Co-op prices £350m sustainability-linked bond

UK retailer Co-op has priced a £350 million ($470 million) sustainability-linked bond due 2031, with an 8.25% coupon.

BlackRock: It's actually a very constructive environment for investing in the transition

The world's biggest asset manager still sees opportunities in the shift to net zero, Christopher Kaminker tells Peter Cripps

Zurich looks to invest another £25m in UK nature projects

Zurich Insurance Group is exploring how to invest a further £25 million ($33 million) in nature opportunities in the UK, after committing the same amount to a government-backed fund.

Carrefour issues €750m sustainability-linked bond

Carrefour has raised €750 million ($871 million) from a new sustainability-linked bond linked to the French retailer's emissions and the number of suppliers with a climate strategy.

Gecina raises €500m from five-year green bond

French real estate investment trust Gecina has raised €500 million ($581 million) from a five-year green bond after attracting strong demand from institutional investors.

Lloyds provides £500m sustainability-linked loan to retrofit UK universities

Van Lanschot Kempen to strengthen biodiversity action

Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management has revealed that it plans to ramp up its biodiversity-related activities, including further assessments and engagement with portfolio companies.

Momentum behind battery storage powering CIP into new markets

Accelerating momentum behind the adoption of battery storage technology has spurred Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to invest in an array of markets beyond its first in the UK, it said.

Big Nature Impact Fund raises £65m after narrowing focus

Finance Earth's fund has finally reached a first close, with a refreshed remit and institutional investor backing. Genevieve Redgrave reports