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Bedell Cristin guides investors in US$62 million Kenya solar homes funding

Bedell Cristin team was led by partner Alasdair Hunter who was supported by senior associate Malcolm Ellis and legal assistant Donna Watts.

Advising A2A on Italian green bond issuance

Simmons has advised A2A on the issuance of a EUR 600m green bond which is aligned to EU taxonomy, with the ultimate goal of climate change mitigation.

Herbert Smith Freehills Advises BP on its Investment in Proposed Western Australian Green Hydrogen Hub

The transaction team was led by partner and Head of Energy (Australia) Nick Baker

How HR can shape and deliver the ESG agenda

HR professionals can play a critical role in shaping and delivering their organisations’ ESG strategy – and help those companies address their skills gap in the process.

USAID launches clean energy investment scheme in Vietnam

USAID will work with Vietnam’s ministry of industry

CFTC Issues Request for Information on Climate-Related Financial Risk

The agency will use the information to take further steps to address climate risks in the commodity derivatives markets.

ESG Updates –The Bank of England Climate Biennial Exploratory Scenario

This reaffirms the BoE’s drive to an early and orderly transition to a net-zero economy.

Clifford Chance opens applications for its £50,000 Sustainable Development Goals Award, targeting educational projects

The award is open to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and educational institutions around the world, including schools and universities, whose work is aligned with SDG 4.

UK Pensions – Climate Change: Action Required

Initially, they applied only to the very largest schemes with £5 billion or more in assets.

Withers tech advises biodiversity monitoring company NatureMetrics on $15 million investment

NatureMetrics is a UK company which provides biodiversity monitoring data using cutting-edge DNA (eDNA) surveys and metabarcoding to more than 80 countries.

The growth of climate litigation: what does it mean for UK pension schemes?

The trustee had explained how climate change was considered in its investment strategies, risk management and covenant monitoring, and had provided copies of the scheme’s actuarial valuation, statement of investment principles and responsible owners

Call for evidence to support update to UK’s green finance strategy

The government said the updated strategy would take stock of current progress and set out how the UK can better ensure the financial services industry is supporting the UK’s energy security, climate and environmental objectives.

New corporate responsibility rules for EU companies

The Directive will be enforced through administrative supervision and civil liability.

Sustainability-Linked Lending and the future

The first in a series of articles exploring, across various sectors, the trajectory of the ESG or sustainability-linked lending market and the challenges to be overcome and opportunities that may arise

Investing in tomorrow: Issue 2

When it comes to ESG, actions can take many forms and there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach.

K&L Gates Adds Four Partner, Multi Office Premier Renewable Energy Team

We are pleased to continue building on our firm’s recent strategic growth by bolstering our already strong capabilities in the renewable energy secto

Ogier wins recognition for ESG consulting services at Magic Circle Awards 2022

"Our team is working with our clients to support this need and to help implement these objectives in practice.”

ESG Investing – High Court provides welcomed clarity for charity trustees in Butler-Sloss

They wished to exclude investments that are not aligned with the agreement, even if the financial returns may not be maximised as a result.

Guernsey proposes world's first Natural Capital Fund regime

To be designated a Natural Capital Fund, funds will be required to set and monitor targets aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

Linklaters advises Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board on partnership with Corio

Ontario Teachers’ and Corio will look to explore opportunities to expand the partnership through the creation or acquisition of new projects.

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