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PFZW alters investment manager lineup, withdrawing €29 billion mandates. The Dutch pension fund PFZW has restructured its investment strategy, focusing on sustainability and active management. This includes not renewing mandates with BlackRock and LGIM, aligning with its Investment Policy 2030….
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David Crane appointed CEO of Generate Capital, succeeding Scott Jacobs. Generate Capital aims to leverage opportunities in the evolving energy market with Crane’s leadership. The firm focuses on sustainable infrastructure across sectors like energy, mobility, and water….
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Sphera secures significant investment from Neuberger Berman for growth. Blackstone-backed Sphera announced a growth investment from Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions to accelerate innovation and expand globally. Blackstone retains a majority stake while Sphera aims to enhance its sustainability and risk management solutions….
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SBTi releases draft Power Sector Net-Zero Standard for companies. The new standard requires companies to phase out unabated fossil fuel capacity and cease investments in such assets, aiming to align the power sector with net-zero goals by 2050….
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves will present her first full autumn budget. The Treasury has announced the date as 26 November, with speculation over potential tax increases to address a public finance shortfall of up to £40 billion.
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Deutsche Bank updates its Transition Plan to reaffirm climate goals. The bank remains committed to its net-zero targets despite global banking shifts. It highlights initiatives like Divisional Carbon Budgets and risk management integration to achieve sustainability….
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Standard Chartered appoints Roger Charles as Head of Sustainability Initiatives. Based in Singapore, Charles will support the Corporate & Investment Banking team in achieving sustainability goals, following his tenure at DBS Bank and previous experience with Standard Chartered….
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GenZero sets ambitious target for climate impact by 2028. The Temasek-owned platform aims for 7 million tons of CO2e reduction by 2028, leveraging nature-based and technology-driven solutions while enhancing ESG integration across its portfolio….
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Engie North America partners with Prometheus Hyperscale for data centres. The collaboration will see data centres co-located with renewable energy facilities in Texas, aiming to enhance sustainable infrastructure by integrating advanced technologies and 100% renewable energy….
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One Click LCA acquires SimaPro to enhance sustainability solutions. The acquisition aims to provide companies with tools to assess and reduce carbon footprints, complying with regulations such as the EU Construction Products Regulation and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive….