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Impact Investing Passes $1 Trillion for First Time: Report

ESG Today

Impact investing assets under management worldwide have reached $1.164 trillion, according to an estimate in a new report by the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), surpassing the trillion-dollar mark for the first time.

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UK completes largest ever inaugural sovereign green bond offering

Environmental News Bits

The UK government announced this week the completion of its first “Green Gilt” offering, raising £10 billion for projects aimed at helping the country meet its net zero and other environmental goals, in the largest ever inaugural sovereign green bond issuance. Read more →

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11 young professionals on the future of sustainable finance

GreenBiz

With ESG gaining more attention and more companies committing to reaching net-zero emissions in the coming decades or otherwise pledging to do better by people and the planet, it’s inevitable that the next generation of professionals in the field will define the future of sustainable finance. Deonna Anderson. Mon, 05/10/2021 - 01:30.

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This Week’s Fund News: DWS Launches ESG Fund for Women, by Women

Chris Hall

“The investment industry has reached an exciting point where we can contribute to positive societal and environmental change, alongside a focus on financial performance,” said Hari Balkrishna, Portfolio Manager of the fund. The Global Impact Credit fund aims to target durable growing businesses with a clearly identified impact thesis.

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Top 10 Business Sustainability Issues of 2023

B the Change

With new pressure to act on climate change, NBS members want to know how to get to net zero throughout operations. Get Started: How to Be a Net Zero Company offers guidance (with a video). Can they leverage “global initiatives in responsible investing to inform companies about opportunities to access capital?”

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This Week’s Fund News: Robeco Sustainable Bond Strategy Targets Asia

Chris Hall

The Octopus Sustainable Infrastructure Fund (OSIF) will support new infrastructure projects in the bank’s mandated priority sectors that will contribute to the interim targets of the UK’s transition to net zero. The charity aims to grow its impact allocation to £100 million by the end of 2026. “As

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This Week’s Fund News: HSBC AM Launches Sustainable Bond for EMs

Chris Hall

It will target a long-biased approach with absolute return trades and active tail risk management to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns with a low correlation to traditional and alternative asset classes, with opportunities promoting net zero and nature-positive transition.