ESG / Impact News
EU Commission Publishes CSRD FAQ to Help Companies Implement New Sustainability Reporting Rules
The European Commission announced today the publication of a new set of set of frequently asked questions (FAQs), aimed at supporting companies and other stakeholders such as auditors in implementing sustainability reporting requirements of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), with the first reports set to begin next year, based on the 2024 financial […]
Nuveen Climate Fund Invests $20 Million in e-waste Circularity Solutions Provider Onepak
Digital supply chain and reverse logistics provider Onepak announced that it has raised $20 million from the Private Equity Impact team at asset manager Nuveen, aimed at developing and scaling its platform for facilitating e-waste circularity. UN’s Global E-waste Monitor reports that e-waste management globally prevents 93 billion kg of CO2-equivalent emissions: 41 billion kg […]
Virgin Atlantic Ad Promoting Landmark Sustainable Aviation Fuel-Powered Flight Banned by UK Regulator as “Misleading”
A Virgin Atlantic ad promoting a UK government-sponsored first-ever transatlantic flight by a commercial airline powered only by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been ruled as “misleading” by UK ad regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for its description of using “100% sustainable aviation fuel,” despite using identical terminology to the government’s own description of […]
Marktstudie: ESG-Faktoren in der Management-Vergütung
Zwei Drittel der DAX-, MDAX- und TecDAX-Unternehmen setzen bei den ESG-bezogenen Kriterien in der variablen Vergütung ihres Managements auf Vorgaben zur CO2-Reduktion, gefolgt von Zielen zu Mitarbeiterzufriedenheit und Diversity. Zu diesem Ergebnis kommt die Marktstudie „ESG-Faktoren in der Management-Vergütung“ der globalen Wirtschaftskanzlei Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
What’s new in the climate finance arena?
Establishment of FLD took place at COP27 and was put into operation at COP28 after years of advocacy by developing nations. During the second meeting of the Board of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage held on July 9, 2024, the decision was made to designate the Philippines as the host country of […]
Sora Fuel Raises $6 Million to Produce Low Cost SAF from Water, Air and Renewable Energy
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) startup Sora Fuel, which relies solely on water, air, and renewable energy for its product, announced that it has raised $6 million in a Seed round. Proceeds will be used to expand Sora’s Boston-based team, develop commercialization partnerships, and further advance the company’s technology. SAF is considered essential for decarbonization of […]
Quinbrook Raises $3 Billion for Energy Transition Infrastructure Fund
Renewable energy-focused investor Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners announced that it has raised $3 billion for its Net Zero Power Fund (NZPF), aimed at targeting energy transition infrastructure opportunities. The announcement marks Quinbrook’s largest closing to date, with the fund exceeding its initial target. According to Quinbrook, more than half of the proceeds have already been invested […]
Stanley Capital, Goldman Sachs Invest in Water Quality Solutions Provider SePRO
Water quality-focused environmental restoration solutions company SePRO announced a majority investment from healthcare and resource efficiency private equity investor Stanley Capital Partners (SCP), alongside Goldman Sachs Alternatives as a minority investor. Founded in 1994, Indiana-based SePRO develops solutions aimed at protecting, preserving and restoring nature, with a focus on plant protection and water resource management […]
Woodside Acquires Texas-Based Low Carbon Ammonia Project for $2.35 Billion to Meet Industrial Demand for Clean Fuels
Australia-based global energy company Woodside Energy announced today an agreement to acquire a Texas-based low carbon ammonia plant for $2.35 billion from clean fuels-focused producer OCI Global, citing long-term industrial demand growth for cleaner energy solutions. Demand for ammonia globally is currently around 200 Mtpa, with approximately 80% used for fertilizer applications. According to Woodside, […]
ista baut Geschäftsfeld Elektromobilität erheblich aus: 25.000 neue Ladepunkte bis 2030
Vollständige Übernahme des Unternehmens Chargemaker mit aktuell rund 2.000 Ladepunkten und knapp 40 Mitarbeiter Bis zu 30 Millionen Euro Investitionen bis 2030 in neue Ladeinfrastruktur in Deutschland Strategische Positionierung als Komplettanbieter für klimafreundliche Lösungen im Gebäudesektor
ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: SBTi backtracks on allowing use of carbon credits in corporate net zero plans; JPMorgan appoints new global head of ESG investment banking; CBRE acquires Singapore-based sustainability advisory firm; Air New Zealand drops 2030 climate goal; GRI, TNFD launch guide to help companies reporting on nature impact using both standards; Veolia […]
Smaller private equity, debt funds ride impact investing wave
With institutional investors and family offices placing greater emphasis on sustainable investments, investment managers are offering strategies that generate positive socio-economic outcomes alongside financial returns.
„Eine authentische Impact-Berichterstattung trägt entscheidend zum Erfolg nachhaltiger Finanzanlagen bei“
Immer mehr Anleihen mit ökologischer, sozialer und nachhaltiger Ausrichtung kommen auf den Markt. Eine ehrliche, nachvollziehbare Berichterstattung der Emittenten, die nicht nur auf die Erfüllung von Compliance-Vorgaben schielt, werde immer wichtiger, sagt im Gespräch David Zahn, Head of European Fixed Income bei Franklin Templeton.
Zuflüsse in ESG-Fonds erholen sich – allerdings nur in Europa
Das Blatt scheint sich zu wenden: „Nach Abflüssen in Höhe 2,9 Milliarden US-Dollar im ersten Quartal 2024 verbuchten nachhaltige Fonds und ETFs im zweiten Quartal Nettomittelzuflüsse von 4,3 Milliarden US-Dollar“, berichtet Hortense Bioy von Morningstar Sustainalytics aus dem neuen Morningstar Global Sustainable Fund Flows-Report.
Mirova Gigaton Fund provides $20m loan to West Africa renewable energy specialist
The French fund is betting on clean energy infrastructure development in sub-Saharan Africa, which has one of the lowest electrification rates in the world.
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