Beteiligungen an nachhaltigen KMUs in der DACH-Region & Skandinavien im Fokus. Das Private-Equity-Unternehmen FSN Capital hat das Fundraising für einen neuen Fonds erfolgreich abgeschlossen. Institutionelle Anleger haben mehr als 400 Mio. EUR für Investments in besonders ESG-orientierte KMUs zugesagt. Damit wurde die ursprünglich gesetzte Zielmarke für den neuen Compass Fund übertroffen. Die Kapitalzusagen stammen von […]
Mercedes-Benz announced today a new agreement with metals recycling company TSR Recycling GmbHto launch a new “urban recycling” pilot program aimed at substantially advancing the automaker’s circularity strategy by enabling the company to increase the use of secondary materials in its vehicle fleet. According to Mercedes-Benz, the new partnership will support the company’s Ambition 2039 […]
Die Europäische Investitionsbank (EIB) und das Europäische Patentamt (EPA) haben heute ihren jüngsten gemeinsamen Bericht über innovative Cleantech-Unternehmen in Europa veröffentlicht. Er zeigt, woran die Firmen arbeiten und welche Unterstützung sie brauchen, um ihre Entwicklungen auf den Markt zu bringen.
There has been a 19% increase in the asset value of European sustainability funds over the last 12 months; they now stand at over €5.5 trillion, according to a report by the law firm Maples Group. According to the analysis based on a review of over 26,000 funds across the two largest fund domiciles in […]
The LEGO Group announced that it will begin tying a portion of bonuses for all salaried employees to emissions reduction goals starting this year, as part of the company’s strategy to meet its climate targets. The announcement follows the launch by the LEGO Group last year of a series of climate-related commitments, including a pledge […]
The government of Australia announced today a series of large-scale investments aimed at boosting the country’s clean energy sector, including plans to invest A$8 billion (USD$5.3 billion) in hydrogen production and technology over the next 10 years. The new investments were announced with the release of the government’s 2024-2025 budget, which also allocated over A$3 […]
President Biden announced a broad series of tariffs on goods imported from China, including several categories of products central to the U.S.’ clean energy transition strategy, such as electric vehicles, batteries and battery materials, and solar cells. In total, the White House said that the increased tariffs cover $18 billion of imports from China. According […]
In unserer Nachhaltigkeits-Serie kommen diejenigen (semi-)institutionellen Anleger zu Wort, die sich tagein, tagaus mit ESG, SDG und SRI beschäftigen. Es gibt nicht die eine Nachhaltigkeit und daher darf diskutiert werden. Dieses Mal: Anja Mikus, Vorstandsvorsitzende und Investmentchefin des Kenfo – Fonds zur Finanzierung der kerntechnischen Entsorgung.
Mit „Bankside Yards” entsteht in London eine große und gemischt genutzte Siedlung, die komplett ohne fossile Brennstoffe auskommt und vom ersten Tag an einen Netto-Null-CO₂-Ausstoß besitzen soll. „Arbor”, entworfen von PLP Architecture, ist das erste von 8 geplanten Gebäuden, das inmitten von 3,3 ha öffentlichem Raum, 8 öffentlichen Plätzen und neuen Einzelhandels- und Kulturflächen entstand. […]
US-based asset manager Invesco has launched a fund which will support climate change adaption efforts in emerging markets and developing economies. The fund aims to mobilise private and public capital to accelerate the scale-up of infrastructure and adaption solutions. It will invest in public and private placement bonds in developing countries with proceeds tilted towards […]
EU markets regulator the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) announced today the release of its finalized guidelines for the use of ESG and sustainability-related terms in investment fund names, including investment thresholds required for sustainable investment funds, and the establishment of a transition category for investments that are not yet green, but are on […]
Renewables developer Solarpack announced energy purchase agreements with Meta, enabling the construction of two new solar projects in Indiana, totalling 210 MW. Meta has set a target to reach net zero emissions across its value chain by 2030, and is one of the largest corporate buyers of renewable energy. The company achieved its goal to […]
EU member states in the European Council announced today the adoption of new legislation, strengthening emissions standards for heavy duty vehicles in the EU, including a requirement for a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions from heavy duty trucks and buses by 2040. The announcement by the EU Council marks the last decision-making step towards the […]
Microsoft and nature-based climate solutions startup re.green announced one of the largest-ever carbon removal agreements, with Microsoft purchasing 3 million tons of carbon removal credits over a 15-year period, generated through re.green’s reforestation projects in Brazil. The deal marks the second large-scale Brazil reforestation-focused carbon removal agreement for Microsoft, following a 1.5 million ton offtake […]
Investment management firm Fidelity International announced the launch of two new SDG-focused fixed income funds, including Fidelity Funds 2 – Sustainable Social Bond Fund, and Fidelity Funds 2 – Sustainable Global Corporate Bond Fund. Each of the new funds are classified as Article 9 under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) indicating that they […]
