While numerous surveys point to a rising interest in non-financial outcomes, such as values-based investments — particularly among younger investors — and with many institutions, such as pension funds, contractually committed to some form of sustainable strategy, SDR funds have struggled to attract assets. Total net assets for all SDR funds in January 2025 were £46.77bn (July: £41.73bn). Outflows over…
Advanced electrolyzer manufacturer Electric Hydrogen announced the acquisition of hydrogen project developer Ambient Fuels, as well as the launch of a new strategic relationship with sustainable infrastructure investor Generate Capital, creating a full-service hydrogen project development and financing platform. According to Electric Hydrogen, the new acquisition and partnership come as rising demand for clean hydrogen in both the U.S. and…
The Kingdom of Denmark announced plans to raise up to DKK 10 billion (USD$1.6 billion) through a new green bond offering, expected to be the first ever sovereign issuance under the new European Green Bond (EuGB) standard. Adopted by the EU in November 2023, and taking effect in December 2024, the EuGB regulation was launched by the European Commission to establish a “gold…
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the central bank and financial regulator of Singapore, announced the first close of the Green Investments Partnership (GIP), raising $510 million in commitments for the blended finance partnership aimed at investing in green and sustainable infrastructure opportunities in Southeast and South Asia. In addition to MAS, investors and financiers committing to the fund included…
By: Stefan Premer, Director of Consulting at Sphera In recent years, climate action and sustainability surged to the top of the policy agenda across Europe. The EU led the charge with the Green Deal, the launch of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and landmark rules like the EU Taxonomy – all aimed at redirecting the economy toward net zero…
Standards-setting organizations the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) announced today the launch of a landmark new strategic partnership aimed at unifying the global standards used for greenhouse gas emissions measurement and reporting. Under the new partnership, ISO and GHG Protocol have agreed to harmonize their existing portfolios of GHG standards, and to work together to…
Based on an interview with Alex Betson, LDC (the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group)
The Rainforest Alliance, an international non-profit focused on ensuring responsible commodity sourcing by companies, announced the introduction of its new Regenerative Agriculture Standard, a new certification aimed at supporting coffee farmers while restoring ecosystems in tropical regions. Active in 62 countries, the Rainforest Alliance works with farmers, communities, governments, and companies worldwide. In 2024, it partnered with nearly 8 million…
Canadian institutional investor, La Caisse (formerly CDPQ) and Australia’s specialist climate investor Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) announced today the launch of Meldora, a new carbon credit-generating sustainable agriculture platform. The new platform is being launched with a AUD$250 million (USD$165 million) investment, including $200 million from La Caisse and $50 million from CEFC, as well as long-term agreement with…
Global alternative investment manager Apollo and German power producer RWE announced today the launch of a new joint venture, which will see Apollo committing €3.2 billion (USD$3.8 billion) to fund investments in expanding the transmission grid in Germany. The new JV, to be operationally controlled by RWE, will hold and fund RWE’s 25.1% stake in Amprion, one of Germany’s four…