GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The world of environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting and investing has ramped up significantly over the past couple years, even more so during 2020, when social risks and reporting became front and center for many companies and investors. We call it GreenFin, our portmanteau for "green finance." It’s no small matter.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 25, 2021

Net zero meets green finance (14:25). Investors, banks and other members of the global financial community are aligning around net-zero investment priorities, but what does it mean in the short term? Finance & Investing. Why the world needs better climate pledges. Accelerating sustainability's digital revolution.

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GreenBiz

MAY 10, 2021

11 young professionals on the future of sustainable finance. When the conference wrapped up, we asked them what they had learned about the power of finance in advancing a clean, more just economy. The conference truly contextualized the power of finance in promoting a clean, more just economy from a variety of vantage points.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 19, 2021

Finance & Investing. To make sure you don't miss the newest episode of GreenBiz 350, subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Have a question or suggestion for a future segment? E-mail us at 350@greenbiz.com. Employee Engagement. Collective Insight. GreenBiz 350 Podcast.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Financing zero: The road to emission-free fleets. But before zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) fleets can hit the road, stakeholders must find innovative ways to finance them in a way that is accessible, affordable and attractive to corporate buyers. . Finance to the rescue. Tali Zuckerman. Wed, 11/04/2020 - 02:00.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 8, 2021

I spent about a decade of my life writing about corporate accounting before I began focusing on sustainability and sustainable finance. And the choices companies make about what they disclose, invest in and finance have a bigger impact on the future direction of the world. Finance & Investing. Subscribe here.

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GreenBiz

JULY 27, 2020

Morgan Stanley will measure CO2 impact of loans and investments. bank to commit to measuring and disclosing the climate impact of its loans and investments, announcing last week that it has joined a multi-trillion dollar group of global financial institutions developing a standardized method for carbon accounting. Michael Holder.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 7, 2021

trillion infrastructure plan — the American Jobs Plan — unveiled last week, the White House is proposing a massive $174 billion investment "to win the EV market." Former President Barack Obama's green recovery stimulus invested in battery and EV manufacturing with some mixed results. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 01:15. EV industry.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

He has rightly earned praise for speaking up on climate, investment and economic transition. His letter is money-weighted opinion, colossal in institutional investment and business circles (if not quite God-like ). He wants us to embrace the opportunity of climate change and investing; climate risk is investment risk.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Despite the global economic slowdown caused by COVID-19, the case for investing in Africa is stronger than ever. Africa will remain a competitive investment destination for decades to come because of its improving relative risk profiles, regional integration and strong economic fundamentals. Salma Okonkwo. Thu, 02/25/2021 - 00:10.

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Charged

DECEMBER 19, 2023

George Fotopoulos, leader of Mack’s E-mobility business unit, points out that the upfront investment for an electric truck is quite high. The company also offers other financing options, including loans for charging infrastructure. Source: Transport Topics Mack’s MD Electric truck is available in two versions.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 8, 2020

One of the hottest 2020 trends in raising capital is infiltrating climate-tech investing. . There isn’t as much scrutiny on the company going public as there would be with a traditional IPO, which is why SPAC-enabled deals are a controversial topic right now. Finance & Investing. Heather Clancy. Thu, 10/08/2020 - 01:45.

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GreenBiz

MAY 14, 2021

Infrastructure, green finance and net zero. The powerhouse in software for product, building and infrastructure design is careful about balancing offsets and actual investments in carbon removal solutions — and its customers are at the center of that vision. Episode 268: Doing the math on net zero; taking food waste off the menu.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 15, 2021

Will sustainability-linked loans drive a revolution in finance? Chief Investment Officer Scott Mather. billion sustainability-linked credit facility in 2019, it did so as part of its sustainability-linked financing framework, and to mark its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Finance & Investing.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Building on previous commitments that increase green investments or restrict financing to certain high-emitting activities, recent pledges add to growing evidence that banks are taking a more holistic approach to the climate emergency. What we have given the market is an ambition that our total financing by 2050 will be net zero.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Technology and finance have complementary histories of innovation, from the royal charters that launched the first global explorers to the early stock markets that fueled the industrial era. SPACs can fill this gap — and thus justify more early-stage investment. Finance & Investing. Andrew Shapiro. Innovation.

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Energy Central

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Topics will include: - The role of lawyers to help clients find and execute common ground to foster a more sustainable and pragmatic approach to the energy transition - The latest trends for investment and regulation: less sticks, more carrots, with a growing focus on tax credits, project finance, permitting reform, just transition and supply chain (..)

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GreenBiz

MARCH 4, 2021

Last summer, the investment arm of northern Europe’s largest financial services group dropped Brazilian meat giant JBS from its portfolio. The exclusion of JBS is quite dramatic for us because it is from all of our funds, not just the ones labelled ESG," Eric Pedersen, Nordea’s head of responsible investments, told The Guardian. .

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GreenBiz

MARCH 25, 2021

billion Climate and Nature Fund to help its brands invest in decarbonization and nature protection projects, and the firm aims to increase its investments in plant-based food offerings and harness the influence of its brands to help encourage greener consumer behaviors. Finance & Investing. It also has set up a $1.18

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MARCH 13, 2024

The International Geothermal Association is proud to announce the Global Geothermal Impact Summit 2024 (GGIS2024), a ground-breaking event dedicated to a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of geothermal energy – its financing. Interactive workshops on cutting-edge topics.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Its vision is to finance all-electric upgrades for buildings in low-income communities to accelerate the speed and scale of deployments. . "We This week, the company announced a Series A funding round to the tune of $63 million, led by The Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group. Want more great analysis of the clean energy transition?

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 24, 2020

The rise (and rise) of sustainability-linked finance. Green bonds are used to finance projects and activities that benefit the environment. Sustainability bonds are used to finance projects that bring clear environmental and social benefits. Joel Makower. Mon, 08/24/2020 - 02:11.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Finance director: Developing a business case to increase capital expenditure on carbon-mitigation projects . The finance director felt the results could strengthen the business case for investment in low-carbon innovation at operational sites around the world. Image of seven stakeholders; Source: Trucost, part of S&P Global.

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GreenBiz

MAY 20, 2021

Stop investing in companies that explore for needless new drilling sites — they’re wasting their money and ours." Venture capitalists are built to target 10x returns — that is, 10 times what they originally invested in a company — while private equity firms often seek 3x to 6x paybacks on their investments. Finance & Investing.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The deposits you make at your retail bank for personal and business accounts sustain the bank’s ability to make loans and investments. Loans and investment fuel growth. Put simply, a bank’s capital can flow towards fossil fuels or renewable energy, towards local business loans or financing environmentally damaging projects.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

alive’ but seizing this opportunity is a herculean task that will require combined effort and moreover, investment. To achieve this transition, we must channel resources and finance toward greenhouse gas reduction and removal projects. A truly accessible carbon credit market will be a catalyst for investment.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 23, 2021

While a growing number of companies such as Arcadis are creating solutions and investing in ways to combat climate change issues, there's still untapped potential for water investment, according to industry experts participating in the recent GreenFin virtual event. The global need for freshwater is set to grow exponentially.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 26, 2021

How treasurers can lead their company’s impact investing. When you think about who makes the greatest social and environmental impact with corporate dollars, you probably think of the head of ESG or the chief investment officer, not the treasurer. Invest in long-term partnerships. Catherine Berman. Mon, 04/26/2021 - 00:05.

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GreenBiz

JULY 21, 2021

As for General Motors, there has been a flurry of announcements this year (no surprise given its commitment to invest $35 billion into EVs and autonomous through 2025 ). It’s really exciting to see this kind of investment into scaling the infrastructure that fleet managers need to transition to commercial electric vehicles.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

When talking to project participants in the geothermal energy sector, there is one topic in particular that cannot be avoided: financing. This is why we are looking forward to once again discussing current funding and financing options at the fifth International Geothermal Investment Conference (IGC Invest) from 25 to 26 June 2024.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 13, 2021

When it comes to climate investment funds, diverse management is imperative. Needless to say, investment managers and financial advisers are powerful. investment consulting firms to gain insights into gender and racial representation, only 16 responded. Marilyn Waite. Tue, 04/13/2021 - 02:00. In a 2019 study , the U.S.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

There are four powerful founding members for the new group, the LF Climate Finance Foundation (LFCF): Insurance and asset management company Allianz, cloud software giants Amazon and Microsoft, and data intelligence powerhouse S&P Global. Governments might consult the resource while evaluating resilient infrastructure projects and policies.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) says that between 2010 and 2019, lithium-ion battery pack prices fell 87 percent. Pandemic-induced austerity has ed to the world's largest OEMs opting for EV investments over internal combustion ones. In 2019, they dropped 13 percent more. . Pull Quote. Transportation & Mobility. Policy & Politics.

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GreenBiz

JULY 2, 2020

Baker recently spoke with the Clean Energy Finance Forum about how her scholarship and an institute she co-runs aim to forge connections from investment committee members to utility executives to neighborhood volunteers. The structure [of financing and ownership] creates undesirable outcomes. Clean Energy Finance Forum.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 3, 2021

Questions such as these are fueling a flood of early-stage investment in climate tech that crosses over into the enterprise software realm, as companies seek to integrate data about emissions, resource consumption — and risk — with more traditional measures of operational efficiency. . Want more great analysis of climate tech and innovation?

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Hard truths from a decade of investing in regional food systems. RSF Social Finance has been reflecting on that question as we wind down our Food System Transformation Fund, a pooled loan fund launched in 2010 to help rebuild regional processing, manufacturing and distribution infrastructure that was lost as the food system industrialized.

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GreenBiz

MAY 12, 2021

System change investing: High impact, high return. The sustainable/responsible investing (SRI) market is over $30 trillion and growing faster than traditional investments. SCI represents the first investment approach that has the potential to achieve the SDGs because it focuses on root causes. Frank Dixon.

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