Managers of Wealth

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Closes 1GT Climate Private Equity Fund at $750 Million

The growth-oriented fund invests in companies seeking to mitigate climate change

Mercia backs seven-figure buy-out at environmental consultancy

It allows the founder Colin Jones to realise his investment in the company though he will continue to provide strategic advice in the role of Non-executive Chairman.

Why leather from fish-skin and fungi is becoming the height of fashion

First imported for aquariums, lionfish are an invasive species that decimate reef ecosystems in the Caribbean, Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.

Smart containers: how Swiss company AELER is transforming the logistics industry

Though this vast web of freight transportation is an essential part of international trade and our daily lives, the many kilometres travelled represent mammoth CO2 emissions.

Robeco launches first green bond strategy in credit space

Proceeds from green bond issues are earmarked for environmental projects that promote greener practices

Quilter Cheviot’s Woodward: Has SDR finally killed off ESG?

Responsible investment head Gemma Woodward discusses the unintended consequences of the FCA’s new sustainability rules as we enter an era of ‘greenhushing’.

Can a business carry on doing what it does in a changing world?

Dr Marc Kahn, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer at Investec, shares why sustainability is a commercial decision all business founders need to embrace.

DWS extends portfolio with onshore wind farm in Sweden

The electricity generated is used to supply private households and commercial customers.

Swiss Robeco fund manager scores first AAA rating

Roman Boner, who worked for Woodman Asset Management and Swisscanto, took over the Robeco Smart Energy fund in 2021.

DBS continues to break new ground in China as first Southeast Asian bank to leverage PBOC’s Carbon Emission Reduction Facility for issuance of green loan

When completed, the project is expected to generate about 270 gigawatt hours of renewable energy

Northern Trust Partners with Greenlight to Help Families Achieve Greater Financial Literacy

Northern Trust clients now have complimentary access to Greenlight’s award-winning family finance app and debit card, available through the Greenlight for Banks program.

Deutsche Bank finances the construction of the Goorambat East Solar Farm

The 250MW Goorambat East Solar Farm is being developed by ENGIE ANZ.

COP16 – what should business leaders expect?

Alongside this, negotiations will centre around how best to invest and collaborate to drive resource mobilisation and technical cooperation as well as finalising multi-lateral mechanisms on fair and equitable Access and Benefit Sharing.

Rathbones AM becomes one of lead investors in World Bank Amazon Reforestation Outcome Bond

This is the first principal-protected bond that supports reforestation anywhere in the world

Standard Chartered launches ESG-linked Cash Account

Latest addition to the Bank’s suite of Transaction Banking Cash solutions rewards clients for meeting material ESG-related targets

“We want to be the App Store for Recycling”: meet EasyWaste the tech entrepreneur working to eradicate waste

The award recognises young, innovative talents working in areas

Ortec Finance updates its climate scenario analysis offering to include NGFS Phase IV climate scenarios

The latest update follows the recent release of its annual update to Ortec Finance Climate Scenarios, in exclusive partnership with Cambridge Econometrics.

The IA publishes latest climate and nature policy report and sets out key commitments to support the green transition

To achieve these ambitious goals, the report recognises that a significant mobilisation of capital is now needed.

EIB and Deutsche Bank to boost Europe`s wind manufacturers

It foresees counter-guarantees to the sector’s main lenders, which include Deutsche Bank.

RBC’s $35m green initiative targets 70% emissions cut by 2035

The project, scheduled to start in spring 2025, is expected to reduce the bank’s onsite carbon emissions by 10,000 tonnes, contributing to a 70% reduction in total branch emissions.

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