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Pegasus Capital Advisors Announces Establishment of Blue Green Bank to Enhance Climate Resilience in Barbados and the Caribbean

août 8, 2024 Aucun commentaire

Pegasus Capital Advisors, a leading global private markets impact investment manager, has announced two major milestones: the passage of the Blue Green Bank Act and the signing of a funding agreement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). These achievements mark significant progress in the establishment of the Blue Green Bank

Why Investing in Nature-based Solutions Matters Now

août 8, 2024 Aucun commentaire

Embracing Nature-Based Solutions: A Strategic Approach for Businesses The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) defines nature-based solutions as “actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural or modified ecosystems, that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits.” This nature-based approach offers organizations

Green, Social, and Sustainability Bonds 101: Financing a Better Future

août 8, 2024 Aucun commentaire

Green bonds and other debt instruments geared toward sustainability are becoming an important part of global fixed income markets. Increasingly, investors seek to align their portfolios with both financial goals and internationally recognized sustainability objectives such as The Paris Agreement or UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). What Are Green Bonds?

Unpriced Environmental Costs: The Hidden Burden on the Global Economy

août 5, 2024 Aucun commentaire

Key Points: Unpriced Environmental Costs: The Hidden Burden on the Global Economy In a world increasingly aware of its ecological footprint, S&P Global Sustainable1, with support from Capitals Coalition, has published new research highlighting the significant unpriced environmental costs generated by publicly listed companies worldwide. These costs, often overlooked, are

Bridging the ESG Gap in the Middle East: Aligning Corporate Initiatives with Employee Priorities

août 5, 2024 Aucun commentaire

Key Points: ESG Under the Spotlight The Sustainability Commitment: In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability are crucial for long-term business success, influencing policies, investments, operations, and employee engagement. As the Middle East transitions from its traditional reliance on fossil fuels, companies are under

HSBC Survey Points to Stalling Global Investor Interest in ESG

août 5, 2024 Aucun commentaire

HSBC Survey Reveals Waning Global Investor Interest in ESG Key Points: Investor interest in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors is showing signs of stalling as fund managers increasingly prioritize the challenging political and economic climate, according to a survey published by HSBC Holdings Plc. Analysts led by Wai-Shin Chan,

Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures Raises $839 Million for Largest Climate Fund of 2024

août 1, 2024 Aucun commentaire

Key Impact Points: Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the climate-focused venture capital firm backed by Bill Gates, has secured $839 million in commitments for its third flagship fund, BEV III. According to a regulatory filing, this makes it the largest climate fund raised so far in 2024, underscoring the growing investor confidence

ADB Invests $40 Million in Georgia’s Largest Green Bond for Water System Upgrades

août 1, 2024 Aucun commentaire

Key Impact Points: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has invested $40 million in Georgia Global Utilities JSC (GGU) through a certified green bond issuance, marking the largest green bond from a Georgian private corporate entity. This investment aims to enhance the water supply system in Tbilisi and neighboring municipalities, building

Enel Launches Share Buyback Program Aligned with Sustainability Goals

juillet 29, 2024 Aucun commentaire

Key Impact Points Program Overview Enel has announced the launch of a share buyback program, approved by the Board of Directors and authorized by the Shareholders’ Meeting on May 23rd, 2024. The program aims to repurchase 2.9 million shares, representing approximately 0.029% of Enel’s share capital. The buyback will run

ESMA’s Green Scheme for Robust Sustainable Finance

juillet 25, 2024 Aucun commentaire

Source: ESMA The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published an Opinion on the Sustainable Finance Regulatory Framework, setting out possible long-term improvements. ESMA acknowledges that the EU Sustainable Finance Framework is already well developed and includes safeguards against greenwashing. At the same