Capital Flows
BlackRock sustainability head joins Bezos Earth Fund
February 7, 2023
Paul Bodnar joins philanthropic fund after two years at the world’s largest...
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Sovereign issuances to drive ESG bond market in 2023
February 6, 2023
New issuers continue to tap the market while overall ESG bonds held...
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Shell accused of misleading investors over renewable energy reporting
February 6, 2023
Non-profit Global Witness has asked the US SEC to examine whether Shell’s...
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Gfanz hits back at activist energy financing report
January 26, 2023
Gfanz contests the findings of a report by the Bank On Our...
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Gfanz slammed for continuing to support fossil fuel expansion
January 18, 2023
A report by Reclaim Finance calls on Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net...
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Sustainable finance bonds experience first year-on-year decline
January 10, 2023
Sustainable finance debt issuance suffered declines across bond categories in 2022. Sustainable...
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Building up the voluntary carbon markets
05/01/2023
Markets where companies can buy carbon offsets are growing in scale and value but debate continues around how to ensure their quality and contribution to tackling climate change. Voluntary carbon... Read more
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G20 sees further financing innovation to aid transition away from coal
17/11/2022
Following the agreement on a "just energy transition partnership" for South Africa at COP26, at the G20 in Bali this week the US and Japan spearheaded a similar solution for... Read more
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Climate tech defies economic gloom to pull in VC funding
03/11/2022
Climate tech is bucking the downward trend for investment, with observers predicting major growth opportunities. Others warn more government clarity and commitment is needed. Amid inflation, rising energy prices and... Read more
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A Brazilian urban renovation tale: green hopes or greenwashing?
31/10/2022
Its developer believes Cidade Matarazzo in Sāo Paulo could turn Brazil into a green superpower, focused on preservation not extraction. But so far, only a luxury hotel has opened. Can... Read more
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COP27: are geopolitics threatening transition finance?
25/10/2022
Experts call on policymakers to step up as muted climate diplomacy, energy security concerns and growing anti-ESG sentiment in the US pose a challenge to the financing of climate action.... Read more
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