ESG Today’s Post

"According to Robeco, the new #Strategy, categorized as Article 9 under the EU SFDR regulation, was launched in response to Growing #Investor Interest in the broad variety of #GreenBonds, #FixedIncome instruments issued by corporates and governments with proceeds earmarked for #Environmental projects, including supporting transitioning companies in their #Decarbonization efforts." https://lnkd.in/grMjhj4D

Exciting news from Robeco! They've launched the High Income Green Bonds strategy, offering high-yield returns through investments in global green bonds. This strategy supports environmental projects and decarbonization efforts while helping investors achieve both attractive returns and sustainability goals. A great step forward in transition investing! 💼💚 #Sustainability #GreenBonds #ImpactInvesting #Decarbonization #Finance #ESG

💡 "This is the first bond to link financial returns to the removal of carbon from the atmosphere." ♻ Investors like Nuveen, a TIAA company who invested in the new bond will receive a coupon consisting of a fixed guaranteed component, and a variable component tied to CRUs (Carbon Removal Units) generated by reforestation projects by Brazil-based company MOMBAK. Why is this game changing? Because until now the bond market had focused primarily on issuing bonds tied to carbon credits from avoided emissions, arguably a significantly less impactful outcome. #sustainablefinance #greenbonds #sustainablerealestate #carbonremoval https://lnkd.in/dgSSbiDs

I’d like to announce the partnership between the Ocean Integrity Group and the Green Bond Corporation marks a significant milestone in the realm of environmental sustainability and responsible investing. With a shared commitment to transparency, traceability, and advancing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives globally, this collaboration is poised to drive meaningful impact. By leveraging the resources and expertise of both organizations, Ocean Integrity's expansion efforts will receive a substantial boost, enabling the financing of a diverse range of ESG projects worldwide. Notably, the partnership will play a crucial role in bolstering the carbon industry, enhancing our capacity to generate carbon credits that can be instrumental in supporting the international recycling sector. Through this alliance, the combined strength of the Ocean Integrity Group and the Green Bond Corporation will not only amplify their influence but also set a new standard for sustainability practices in the global business landscape. oceanintegrity.org greenbondcorporation.com kkelly@oceanintegrity.org Info@oceanintegrity.org +1-614-800-2165

As the world gets hotter, sustainable investing will play a crucial role in accelerating the transition to clean energy. This Good Money Week, Mike Appleby of Liontrust Asset Management PLC looks at the opportunities this provides for investors 🪴: ow.ly/FK1150TyFuy #GoodMoneyWeek

𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟱% 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 Did you know that only 5% of global investors are fully committed to green portfolios? Yeah, you heard it right. Just 5%! Green portfolio investment advisory is a real hype. With the rise of renewable energy and sustainability initiatives, there's a new wave of investments that's creating buzz. Green portfolios are not just about making money, they're about making a difference. But why are only 5% of investors all in? Are the rest missing out on something big? Or are they wisely avoiding a potential trap? 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: 1. Green portfolio investments can yield high returns due to the growing demand for sustainable solutions. 2. They represent a chance to make a positive impact on the environment and society. 3. But, they also come with increased risk associated with new technologies and regulatory uncertainties. Are you willing to take the risk for potential high returns and the chance to make a difference? #GreenInvestment #ImpactInvestingExpert #RiskvsReward

In case you’ve missed it, earlier this month we published a Green Bond Framework that we think was quite an achievement - and we are very grateful to everyone that put in such hard work to make this important framework a reality. The framework contains clear sustainability commitments related to bonds and other instruments issued to finance WA3RM’s future projects. The framework also defines how proceeds will be used and managed, how projects will be evaluated and selected, and how information will be reported. The framework was developed according to the International Capital Markets Association green bond principles, which is a leading voluntary framework.    The publication of the framework is a big step forward in ensuring credibility, transparency, and consistency in our sustainability work, and the framework will be used to enhance our communication to key stakeholders including industry partners in our projects, municipalities where we develop projects, and financial partners such as investors or lenders. We also hope to use this framework to access new financing opportunities from new investors and lenders who are interested in financing large-scale sustainable development projects. You can find the WA3RM Green Bond Framework in full on WA3RM’s website (https://lnkd.in/dzb24tyD). The framework was developed with external Second Party Opinion provided by DNV and with support from Vinga Group.

We welcome a new thematic ETF from DWS Group Xtrackers on Xetra 😊: The Xtrackers Global Infrastructure ESG UCITS ETF tracks the performance of the Dow Jones Brookfield Global Green Infrastructure Index. The fund invests in companies from industrialised countries worldwide that own and operate pure infrastructure assets that meet pre-defined sustainability criteria and climate targets. Pure infrastructure sectors include power plants, airports, ports, communications, toll roads and waterways. https://lnkd.in/eY2aFn2n #etfs #xetratrading

With our members it's not just about making money, it's also about the best ways to protect your income and profit and even finding innovative ways to make money. Here @Clare Spink from SolarWyze share how their customers are making £712 a month from their solar power! We have also highlighted the work of Caroline Beament ian jewell and @Jill from Organisation for Responsible Businesses so you can create a robust ESG policy that stands you apart from the competition in 2025. https://lnkd.in/e8_C7VW2

Under the new rules, funds using #ESG, sustainability, or impact terms, or environmental terms such as “green,” “environmental,” or “climate,” will be required to meet investment thresholds including having at least 80% of assets in investments used to meet the sustainability characteristics of the fund, and to follow the exclusion criteria for Paris Aligned Benchmarks (#PABs). PAB exclusions include companies involved in controversial weapons, production of tobacco, those with more than 10% of revenue from oil production or refining, 1% from coal, or 50% from gas fuels production, and those with most revenues coming from emissions-intensive energy generation. https://lnkd.in/gbPQjdc7