ESG / Impact News
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.
JetBlue Purchases Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Use at New York’s JFK Airport
JetBlue and fuel provider World Fuel Services announced a new supply agreement for up to 5 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use at New York’s JFK airport, with deliveries beginning as early as the fourth quarter of 2024. According to the new agreement, World Fuel will supply blended SAF provided by Valero […]
Microsoft Purchases 80,000 Tons of Carbon Removals from U.S. Forest Management Project
Microsoft announced the purchase of 80,000 Tons of Carbon tons of carbon removals from the Northern California-based Western Rivers Conservancy’s Blue Creek Improved Forest Management Project, facilitated by climate solutions provider 3Degrees. Managed by Oregon-based non-profit conservation organization, Western Rivers Conservancy (WRC), the project generates carbon and sustainable timber revenue, rejuvenating old-growth habitat and improving […]
Impact investing dominated by private equity, finds Blue Earth
Over 70% of investors access impact investing via private equity, followed by venture capital (44%), private credit (36%) and infrastructure (31%), according to specialist global impact investment firm Blue Earth Capital’s Impact 360 Survey.
Austrian heat pump producer lands €8.5m European grant
Ecop’s rotation heat pump device enables industrial producers and municipalities to slash the use of fossil fuels for heating and save thousands of tonnes of CO2 per year.
Renewables Developer Avantus Secures $522 Million to Accelerate Solar and Storage Projects
Alternative asset and private equity investor KKR announced the completion of the acquisition of a majority stake in U.S. solar and storage developer Avantus that was announced in March. Concurrently, Avantus announced it has closed on a $522 million development facility arranged by KKR Capital Markets and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC).
Integration von ESG-Aspekten in das Risikomanagement von Erst- und Rückversicherern
Marktstudie unter 25 europäischen Gesellschaften.
UK Sets Largest-Ever £1.5 Billion Budget for Renewable Energy Auction, Largely Targeting Offshore Wind
The UK government announced today that its budget for its renewable energy auction would be the largest in the country’s history, £1.5 billion (USD$1.93 billion), including £1.1 billion for offshore wind. The government said that this is an increase of £500 million, 50% more than the budget set in March and larger than all previous […]
Mit KI gegen CO₂
Mit KI und der Expertise des Startups aedifion nimmt BNP Paribas REIM die Dekarbonisierung seines Portfolios ins Auge. 60 Gebäude werden auf Effizienz und Nachhaltigkeit geprüft, um CO₂-Einsparungen zu realisieren. Die ersten Ergebnisse sind vielversprechend.
Fünf wichtige ESG-Themen, die Anleger auf dem Radar haben sollten
Die Faktoren, die im Bereich ESG von Relevanz sind, nehmen immer weiter zu, bemerkt Jessica Ground, Global Head of ESG bei Capital Group. Sie nennt fünf Entwicklungen, die Anleger auf jeden Fall im Blick haben sollten. Denn jedes dieser fünf Themen bringe bedeutende Chancen und Risiken mit sich, so die Expertin.
Smart heat pump specialists raises €25m in funding round led by Blue Earth
The funding will accelerate the development of new home energy products and expansion across Europe, as the firm says it wants to help three million households transition to sustainable energy by 2030.
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