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'BP has woken up': Oil giant pledges to reduce fossil fuel portfolio in beefed up net zero strategy
BP announces pivot to become 'integrated energy company' as it pledges to cut oil and gas production by 40 per cent and ramp up clean energy and technology investment after suffering record loss in the second quarter of 2020
Leading private equity investors join climate disclosure and engagement drive
Seven private equity investors have joined forces to create the 'first' international network under the Initiative Climat International
Bank of America to disclose climate impact of its lending and investments
Investment bank joins growing number of financial institutions as a member of the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials
Octopus Renewables swoops for 14 French solar farms in €59m deal
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust inks deal to purchase 119.5MW subsidised solar portfolio as UK investor expands into French market
Research: Infrastructure investors hungry for green assets in wake of Covid-19
Renewables, digital infrastructure and green real estate among top investment priorities for fund and portfolio managers, survey suggests
Citi to disclose loan portfolio CO2 as it pledges $250bn green spending blitz
Bank to report and disclose the emissions tied to its lending portfolios as it joins Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF)
Moody's upgrades sustainability vision with science-based net zero targets
Credit ratings giant's vision includes science-based emissions goals backed by carbon offset investments in immediate term
UK Pensions Minister under fire over fossil fuel divestment stance
More than 60 figures sign letter criticising Guy Opperman's claims that forcing pension funds to divest would be 'self-defeating and counterproductive'
'Significant step': Nest targets net zero pension portfolio by 2050
Auto-enrolment pension scheme also promises to fully divest from thermal coal, oil sands and Arctic drilling by 2025
Reports: Government mulling review of support for overseas oil and gas projects
Reports suggest Boris Johnson keen to end UK loan guarantees for oil and gas projects overseas amid reputational concerns for the UK ahead of COP26
Global Covid-19 recovery plans failing climate and the environment, study warns
UK, Germany, South Korea among nations offering up green stimulus measures but these are still dwarfed by carbon-intensive bailouts, according to Vivid Economics
Nuclear power: still 'no thanks' in 2020?
Peter Michaelis, head of Liontrust's Sustainable Investment Team, considers whether new nuclear power is a worthwhile investment in the race to net zero
Global ESG accreditation scheme launches for business and finance professionals
The International Association for Sustainable Economy (IASE) to offer online ESG exams and accreditation to 'deepen the sustainable development of our society'
Mastercard takes aim at non-recyclable credit cards with sustainable materials database
Initiative aims to encourage banks to adopt credit and debit cards made from recycled, chlorine-free, biodegradable and ocean plastics
Carbon pricing is the missing piece in the Chancellor's green recovery plan
If the UK wants to be a global climate leader and finance hub at COP26, a carbon charge should be a core part of its climate strategy, argues Green Finance Institute CEO Rhian-Mari Thomas
Microsoft inks 500MW solar deal as it outlines suite of fresh sustainability steps
Tech giant also touts further carbon removal efforts, $50m innovation investment, an expanded carbon tax, and a new 'sustainability calculator' for customers
UK and banking giants spearhead drive to combat nature-related financial risks
AXA, BNP Paribas, World Bank and others back plans for new Task Force for Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework
Octopus Renewables snaps up 9.1MW UK rooftop solar portfolio
Purchase of solar assets spread across 2,700 rooftops touted as the 'logical next step' by the growing clean energy investor
Morgan Stanley pledges to measure CO2 impact of loans and investments
Green campaigners hail 'step in the right direction' as first major US bank commits to disclosing its climate impact
Change from the ground up: achieving net-zero through forests and soils
Emissions are expected to rise again as economies restart after Covid-19, but net zero may still be possible with help from the world's forests and soils, explains Beth Burks of S&P Global Ratings
EU rich in 'shovel-ready' projects for green recovery, study suggests
Thousands of green projects are raring to go across Europe to help build resilient Covid-19 recovery, study suggests
BusinessGreen Leaders Awards 2020 - Meet the Finalists
Check out the full shortlist for the 10th annual BusinessGreen Leaders Awards
London Stock Exchange: Valuation of companies carrying Green Economy Mark tops £67bn
Eight new issuers awarded influential Green Economy Market, as report highlights how green companies have outperformed the market by 36 per cent
West Berkshire Council launches UK's first local government green bond
Green bond arranged by Abundance Investment aims to raise £1m from residents to fund solar panels on council buildings
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