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SDR Label Approval “Logjam Starting to Ease”

After muted early expectations, impact label under the UK’s green fund rules has outperformed expectations, amid the impact investing market’s global growth trend. Accelerated approval of fund labels under the UK’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) is giving asset managers hope that the end of a challenging teething process is within sight. Yesterday, M&G Investments became the latest manager to adopt…

Thailand Issues Inaugural $865 Million Sustainability-Linked Bond

Thailand Issues Inaugural $865 Million Sustainability-Linked Bond

The government of Thailand announced the completion of its first Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), raising 30 billion baht (USD$865 million), with interest rates on the new 15-year notes tied to the country’s climate and energy transition goals. Demand for the bonds were strong, with the PMDO upsizing the offering from 20 billion baht to 30 billion baht, after the offering was…

Take Five: Black and Blue Friday

A selection of the major stories impacting ESG investors, in five easy pieces.  US asset managers were left feeling a little bruised after Republicans marked Thanksgiving with a resumption of hostilities. Renewed assault – On Wednesday, 11 Republican states, including Texas, brought an anti-trust case against BlackRock, State Street and Vanguard for using the power of their index funds to…

European Council greenlights new regulation on regulating ESG ratings agencies

European Council greenlights new regulation on regulating ESG ratings agencies

On 19 November 2024, the Council of the European Union (“Council”) adopted a new regulation on environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating activities.1 The new regulation, which was presented by the European Commission on 13 June 2023, aims to make ESG rating activities in the EU more consistent, transparent and comparable.2  This will in turn build investors’ confidence in sustainable…

Set Sail for a Green Future

Diane Gilpin, CEO of Smart Green Shipping, explains why betting on wind beats fossil fuels for reliable returns in maritime transport. The misconception that wind is unpredictable and therefore an impossible alternative to fossil fuels, has meant the maritime industry and investors continue to underestimate this primary renewable energy. But modern wind-assist technology in tandem with the latest in route…

BNP Paribas AM, Mirova Acquire Majority Stake in Renewables Developer Arkolia

BNP Paribas AM, Mirova Acquire Majority Stake in Renewables Developer Arkolia

Sustainability-focused investment manager Mirova and BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) announced that they have acquired a majority stake in French renewable energy developer Arkolia, with an investment by the asset managers of more than €200 million aimed at funding the companies’ growth. Founded in 2009, Mauguio-based Arkolia is one of the largest independent for rooftop photovoltaics on the French…

COP29 Deal Can Unlock Public and Private Climate Finance

Transformation and innovation are needed in the financial system to make good on Baku agreement, says Ben Taylor, Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability Services at EY. As with all recent climate summits, COP29 made significant progress in some areas, while seeming to stall in others, with no initiatives advanced without significant effort and collaboration. In this Q&A, EY’s Ben Taylor…

Trump and the Business of Climate Change

Trump and the Business of Climate Change

As the US prepares for change at the top, Dr Andrew Coburn, CEO of Risilience, considers what a second Trump presidency means for firms and their investors.   Donald Trump’s decisive win in the US elections has ushered in a cold chill throughout the global climate action community.   Scientists, policymakers and campaigners have been quick to express fears for what the…

A Far from Passive Approach to Paris-alignment

The distinction between active and passive investment strategies needs to be redefined for sustainable investments, argues Henrik Wold Nilsen, Senior Portfolio Manager at Storebrand. The past decade has seen an increasing shift from active to passive investment strategies, which are viewed as a low cost, low governance option for investors. This trend is also gaining traction in the sustainable space,…

The Yes Method Review – Is It A Good Business Opportunity?

The Yes Method Review – Is It A Good Business Opportunity?

The YES Method is a sales training program that teaches empathetic, psychology-driven techniques to help individuals master high-ticket sales and grow their income. Official Website: Click Here What is The YES Method? The YES Method is a sales certification program that trains individuals in high-value sales techniques, particularly for online businesses. It aims to help participants master the art of…