ESG / Impact News
Nachhaltiges Investieren: Das bedeutet der ESG-Wandel für Investoren
Die jüngste Abkehr vom Thema ESG sollte Anleger nicht irritieren, meint Finanzexperte Heinrich Ey. Ein Rückzug nachhaltiger Kapitalanlagen ist längst nicht besiegelt. Im Gegenteil: Sie dürften an Bedeutung gewinnen.
Nuveen Raises $1.3 Billion for New Power Generation and Sustainable Infrastructure Credit Fund
Investment manager Nuveen announced that it has raised $1.3 billion in capital commitments at the first close of Energy & Power Infrastructure Credit Fund II (EPIC II), reaching more than half of its $2.5 billion target for the infrastructure-focused private credit strategy. Anchored by commitments from a leading Canadian pension fund manager and financial services […]
Guest Post: Political Uncertainty and Polarization Are Heating Up the Risk of a Disorderly Sustainability Transition
In recent months we’ve witnessed a flurry of regulatory activity, from the EU omnibus announcement to new ISSB-aligned standards in Asia. Yet, this progress is juxtaposed with the profound shift in the US towards potential deregulation. This diverging regulatory environment creates a complex and unpredictable backdrop for businesses. While many CEOs initially embraced the climate […]
Only 38% of Employees Believe Companies are Doing Enough on Climate Change, Sustainability: Deloitte Survey
The proportion of employees who believe that their employers are doing enough to address climate change and sustainability has dropped to around 38% over the past few years, according to a new survey released by global professional services firm Deloitte, which also found that climate and sustainability considerations impact individual’s choices in areas ranging from […]
Würzburg wird klimaneutral: Drees & Sommer erarbeitet Sanierungsfahrplan für öffentliche Liegenschaften
Ob Feuerwache, Rathaus oder Mehrzweckhalle – für kommunale Liegenschaften ist der Startschuss für die energetische Optimierung gefallen. Ziel ist es, die Stadtverwaltung bis 2028 klimaneutral aufzustellen und bis 2040 Klimaneutralität für die gesamte Stadt zu erreichen. Eine zentrale Stellschraube dafür ist die CO2-Reduktion im öffentlichen Gebäudebestand, die langfristig nicht nur Energie, sondern auch Geld sparen […]
Erneuerbare Energie Infrastruktur neu gedacht – CO2 smart gelöst
Die Kombination aus dezentraler Energieinfrastruktur und CO2-Abscheidung schafft für institutionelle Investoren neue Chancen: nachhaltige Wirkung, Ertragsdiversifikation und höhere Portfolio Resilienz
AWS Signs Renewable Energy Purchase Deal in India with Gentari
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari announced that they have signed a new Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), supporting a new 80 MW wind power project in Tamil Nadu, India. The new wind project is anticipated to begin operations in mid-2027, and to generate approximately 300,000 MWh of renewable energy annually.
Studie: Anleger sehen ESG-Faktoren als wichtig an
ESG-Kriterien sind für Anleger weiterhin ein entscheidender Faktor bei der Portfolioallokation. Doch trotz wachsender Bedeutung gibt es noch zahlreiche Herausforderungen – von der Messung des Impact bis hin zu uneinheitlichen Vorschriften.
Fortescue Turns to China for $2 Billion Loan to Fund Decarbonization as U.S. “Steps Back” from Green Investments
Australia-based iron ore mining company Fortescue announced that it has secured a RMB 142. Billion (USD$2 billion) Renminbi denominated (RMB) Syndicated Term Loan Facility, with proceeds to be used to support its decarbonization efforts, as well as for general corporate purposes. The RMB Syndicated Term Loan of its kind by an Australian corporate. In a […]
EBA Instructs Regulators to Hold off on Enforcement of ESG Disclosure Requirements for Banks
EU banking supervisor The European Banking Authority (EBA) announced the publication of a no action letter, recommending that regulators not prioritize the enforcement of new ESG Pillar 3 disclosure requirements for banks, as it awaits clarity on the outcome of the European Commission’s Omnibus initiative to simplify sustainability reporting and compliance obligations. The no action […]
ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: U.S. court greenlights multi-state climate antitrust suit against BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street; UK’s FCA to simplify ESG reporting for asset managers, insurers; SHEIN fined for greenwashing; Florida launches investigation into CDP, SBTi; BBVA sees surge in sustainable finance activity; UBS leaves the Net Zero Banking Alliance; Amazon buys low carbon […]
Neuer CDP-Bericht zeigt: Unternehmen können durch Klimaschutzmaßnahmen eine siebenfache Rendite erzielen
Unternehmen, die auf Grundlage von Daten zu Klimarisiken handeln, können bei der Risikominderung eine Kapitalrendite von bis zu 21:1 erzielen, mit einem durchschnittlichen ROI von 7:1. Im Jahr 2024 erschlossen 12 % der offenlegenden Unternehmen Umweltpotenziale im Wert von 4.4 Billionen US-Dollar, wobei 13.2 Billionen US-Dollar noch ungenutzt bleiben. Unternehmen in Japan und Kanada sind […]
Lyten Acquires Bankrupt Battery Giant Northvolt
Advanced materials company Lyten announced an agreement to buy most of the key assets of bankrupt EV battery company Northvolt, with plans to restart operations and to continue the expansion of battery manufacturing capacity, citing opportunities beyond electric vehicles, including providing energy solutions for data centers. The agreement, which follows previous Northvolt asset acquisitions by […]
Energy Vault Raises $300 Million to Launch New Energy Storage Platform
Grid-scale energy storage solutions provider Energy Vault announced that it has entered into an agreement for a $300 million preferred equity investment, aimed at funding the launch of Asset Vault, a new subsidiary that will build, own and operate energy storage assets across global markets. According to Energy Vault, the investment will be provided by […]
BTG Pactual TIG Awarded $750 Million Sustainable Timberland Investment Mandate by Nest
UK pension scheme Nest announced the appointment of BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (BTG Pactual TIG) to implement a strategy providing its members with exposure to sustainably managed timberland across key geographies in the Americas. As part of the agreement, Nest has committed an initial $750 million to BTG Pactual TIG. The new appointment follows […]
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