GreenBiz

MAY 10, 2021

With ESG gaining more attention and more companies committing to reaching net-zero emissions in the coming decades or otherwise pledging to do better by people and the planet, it’s inevitable that the next generation of professionals in the field will define the future of sustainable finance. Deonna Anderson. Mon, 05/10/2021 - 01:30.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 22, 2022

Global index, data and analytics provider FTSE Russell has partnered with the Japan Exchange Group (JPX) and JPX-owned subsidiary JPX Market Innovation and Research to launch the FTSE JPX Net Zero Japan Index series. It consists of two indexes, the FTSE JPX Net Zero Japan 500 index and the FTSE JPX Net Zero Japan 200 index.

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Chris Hall

JULY 7, 2023

David Zahn , Head of Sustainable Fixed Income at Franklin Templeton , says new standards and innovations are expanding the supply of green bonds to meet increased investor demand. Investor demand for green, social, sustainability-linked and transition bonds (GSS+) continues to rise rapidly, outstripping supply.

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Chris Hall

JULY 8, 2022

trillion in AUM, has launched the L&G Net Zero Global Corporate Bond Fund. Targeting British and European institutional investors and wealth managers, the fund aims to deliver long term returns, net zero carbon emissions and improved ESG outcomes. Legal and General Investment Management (LGIM) , which has £1.42

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3BL Media

MAY 27, 2022

Net Zero by 2040 commitment . 2B green bonds/notes issued (CBRE IM) . We routinely post important information on our website, including corporate and investor presentations and financial information. spend with small and diverse suppliers . charitable giving (incl. employee donations) . million sq.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 18, 2024

Transition activities are comprehensively defined through two new approaches: A traffic light system that defines green, transition and ineligible activities across the eight focus sectors. Transition” refers to activities that do not meet the green thresholds now but are on a pathway to net zero or contributing to net zero outcomes.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Sarah Peasey, Head of Europe ESG Investing at investment management firm Neuberger Berman and Co-chair of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change’s (IIGCC) Bondholder Stewardship working group, highlighted several challenges related to the alignment of labelled bonds with the net zero transition and other sustainability outcomes.

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3BL Media

JULY 28, 2023

On behalf of the Board of Directors, and at this turning point in NBK’s journey as a responsible bank, I am proud to present to you our recent achievements and developments in ESG.” Net Zero Ambitions: 25% targeted reduction of gross operational emissions by 2025, compared to our baseline year 2021.

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3BL Media

MAY 4, 2022

Today’s bond market presents unique opportunities for responsible investing in the form of ESG-labeled bonds. But as the market for these bonds grows, so too do the challenges. Nearly US$800 billion ESG-labeled bond issuance in 2021. Median ownership concentration score for green bonds, compared with 0.06

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Clean energy gaining traction At the other end of the spectrum, renewables present an appealing story for investors. In the first half of 2023, green finance deals, of which 58% were earmarked for renewables, overtook the aggregate of oil, gas and coal-related financing. Gas projects were not widely backed by these bonds.

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3BL Media

JUNE 18, 2024

Notable accomplishments outlined in this year's report, which is based on full-year 2023 data, include: Protecting the climate Approved the final investment decision to build the world's first net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives facility in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 15, 2023

The two nations also agreed to establish a Net Zero Government Working Group to bolster the decarbonisation of public services, climate‑related disclosures, and sustainable procurement.

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Chris Hall

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As the climate crisis has worsened, pressure on publicly-listed companies to make net zero commitments and transition to low-carbon operations and products has intensified. C temperature pathway), they engage with investee firms that are not yet net zero-aligned to discuss the steps needed to decarbonise their operations. .

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Chris Hall

APRIL 7, 2022

Whilst it is tempting for ESG-focused investors to ignore the assets in ‘old world’ sectors, doing so means overlooking the opportunity to make a real difference in these companies’ journey to net zero. Financial returns and green bonds . There is also a financial argument for investing in transitional issuers.

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Chris Hall

MAY 27, 2022

Is a company committed to net zero? This tool helped NN IP launch a sovereign green bond fund last April, classified as Article 9 under SFDR. The sovereign green bond fund is one of four funds in NN’s green bond portfolio, reflecting a growing appetite from investors. Positive momentum.

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3BL Media

MAY 16, 2022

Beyond progress against 2025 goals, the Company continued to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing its ESG agenda with more ambitious goals, investments and financing to tackle issues like climate change and packaging waste, including: Setting a long-term goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 24, 2022

Over the course of the last few years, countries all around Europe have set ambitious net zero targets to tackle the climate crisis. Listed real estate companies have raised over €40 billion through green bonds and are using this investment to finance a more sustainable built environment. A whole-life approach.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 28, 2022

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) has published a new registry of 300 KPIs for sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) as part of a raft of new and updated publications and resources launched at its 2022 Annual Conference of the Principles. . SLBs are the fastest growing part of the bond market and amassed US$118.8

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Chris Hall

MAY 18, 2022

Despite severe headwinds, India remains committed to the net zero transition. . billion by 2030, thus increasing pressure on existing resources, India has huge incentive to transition to net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as fast as it can. . Large swathes of the global population are not so lucky. .

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Though the diversity in approaches reflects each country’s situation and context – each of them being at various stages of their net zero transition – it also presents significant challenges for interoperability and consistency, the report noted. said Iyer. “In

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Though the diversity in approaches reflects each country’s situation and context – each of them being at various stages of their net zero transition – it also presents significant challenges for interoperability and consistency, the report noted. said Iyer. “In

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Chris Hall

JULY 27, 2022

The basis for many of these is the EU taxonomy (and to a lesser extent China’s mandatory taxonomy for use of green-bond proceeds). China’s mandatory bond system covers six sectors it classes as green: clean energy, clean transport, climate change adaptation, recycling or resource conservation, anti-pollution, and energy efficiency. .

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 21, 2022

The fund won’t be limited to green bonds, instead spanning across the corporate and credit universe, including renewable energy, not-for-profit hospitals and development banks. C target for limiting global warming, alongside commitments to build net zero carbon portfolios.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

This second Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) fundraise presents an opportunity for investors to support both existing Impact First investees to grow through follow-on funding rounds, as well as invest in new, early-stage businesses. The fund has already invested around £1.3

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Banks and other financial intuitions (FIs) have the potential to help transition land-use to become ‘nature positive’ in addition to ‘net zero’, by redirecting investment to sustainable land-use projects. Standardising environmental and social impacts in land-use investments needs to be a priority for the financial sector.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 28, 2021

Climate scientists have unambiguously told us how to avoid the grimmest consequences of climate change: achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. President Biden has outlined an ambitious strategy to transition the United States to net-zero emissions and has mobilized the entire government to achieve it. Pull Quote.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 25, 2022

British businesses with over 500 employees and £500 million in turnover join pension funds with £5 billion or more in assets – and asset managers and insurers with a premium listing – in producing an annual report that explains how they are managing the risks and opportunities presented by climate change. A sellers’ market.

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

See below for the highlights of the past week, and get all your ESG news at ESG Today: Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements Shell Board of Directors Sued over “Flawed” Climate Strategy Wendy’s Commits to Slash Emissions Across Operations, Franchisees and Supply Chain HVAC Giant Carrier Commits to Net Zero Emissions Across Value Chain (..)

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3BL Media

MARCH 5, 2025

Among the financial instruments most used by the companies, green bonds (53%) lead, followed by sustainability-linked bonds (30%) and loans (25%). Transport sector companies demonstrate the highest commitment to carbon neutral & net-zero targets (42%) despite lower scope coverage of carbon emissions.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

She passed a Zero Carbon Bill during her first term that mandates net-zero emissions by 2050 and campaigned on tougher action this term. . It aims to reach net-zero for its own operations and supply chain by 2030.) percent of its GDP. Skeptics have criticized its commitment for not going far enough. .

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We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Tools like green bonds, concessional finance, and public-private partnerships can unlock large-scale private capital for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and grid modernization projects. The rotation of COP hosts presents challenges.

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Corporate Knights

JANUARY 2, 2025

Aconsequence of this pushback came on New Years Eve, when global financial behemoths Bank of America and Citigroup left the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, one of the investment industry climate coalitions championed by the United Nations. What does this mean for the year ahead? Shareholder rights.

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