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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced approval for €4.3 billion of new financing to upgrade the region's #transport and #energy distribution, besides expanding #energystorage and accelerating investment in #climateaction. Read more @ https://lnkd.in/gn6BF7Nx #climatechange #europeanunion #europe #energytransition #cleanenergy #energysecurity

𝐔𝐊 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐬 $𝟏𝟎 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 ➡️ £60B Investment: Partnership with The Crown Estate aims to leverage up to £60 billion in private investment for clean power. ➡️ Energy Independence: Focus on offshore wind, solar, and innovative energy technologies to secure Britain’s energy future. ➡️ Economic Growth: Creation of skilled jobs and reduced energy bills for families and businesses. credits: ESG News.com #EarthEmission #ESG #sustainability #climateactions

Want to invest sustainably and profitably? Investing in renewable energy in rapidly growing Asia is the perfect opportunity for climate-conscious investors to put their money to work for a brighter future. For more insights, read our most recent article in Impact & Values magazine: https://lnkd.in/dhwgZv9G All investments involve risks. #ImpactPlus #Impactinvesting #Sustainablefinance #Asia #Greenfinance #renewableenergy #wealthmanagement

Yesterday, treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered a budget for a future made in Australia – outlining the Government’s long-term ambition to develop industry capacity and capabilities to support Australia’s transition to net zero. Over the next ten year the Australian Government has budgeted $19.7 billion “to support Australia become a renewable energy superpower” as part of its Future Made in Australia plan. The money will flow to industries dealing in renewable hydrogen, green metals, low-carbon liquid fuels, processing critical minerals and manufacturing clean energy supply chains, like solar panels. The Government has also earmarked $399 million to establish the Net Zero Economy Authority and support the economy wide net zero transformation. It will also invest an additional $48 million in reforms to the Australian Carbon Credit Unit scheme and $20.7 million to improve community engagement. Find all the detail here: https://lnkd.in/g3rK2M9 #budget #netzerotransformation #renewableenergy #climatechange

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has issued a new €1 billion seven-year green bond. The green bond was issued under the EBRD’s Environmental Sustainability Programme, where proceeds are earmarked to support a specific portfolio of green projects, including in Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Water Management, Waste Management, Pollution Prevention and Control/Sustainable Transport. The EUR 1 billion 7-year green bond priced at MS+12bps, with a reoffer price of 99.856% and pays an annual coupon of 2.875%, which gives a re-offer yield of 2.898%, equivalent to a spread of +47.5bps above the current DBR 0% 02/15/2031. The green bond order book was oversubscribed with final order totaling €2.7 billion, with the size set to €1 billion with demand from over 70 investors. “The transaction attracted impressive demand from high quality green bond investors,” the EBRD said in a statement. The new issue was joint-lead managed by BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole CIB, and NatWest Markets Plc. EBRD’s latest green bond marks its return to the market after three years, with the bank ‘encouraged by a positive market backdrop recovering from recent volatility on the back of snap French elections’. #cleanenergy

The UK @Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) has published it's report, "𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦: 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵," kicking off a comprehensive four-part series aimed at driving practical policy reforms for sustainable economic growth.📈 🔍 Key Findings: 🔹 Investment Shift: 63% of UK energy companies are relocating or planning to relocate investments to more sustainability-friendly markets. 🔹 Missed Opportunities: Failure to implement new policies could cost the UK a potential £115bn in energy sector investments. 🔹 Policy Reform Urgency: 87% of surveyed business leaders agree that policy changes are essential to attract green energy investments. 🔍 Proposed Measures: 🔹 Simplify regulations to expedite large energy project approvals. 🔹 Ensure sufficient grid capacity for faster project connections. 🔹 Revise pricing mechanisms to incentivize long-term low-carbon energy investments. 🔍 Insights from Industry Leaders: 🔹James Alexander, CEO of UKSIF, stresses the need for evolved policies to accelerate the UK's energy transition. 🔹Emma Pinchbeck, CEO of Energy UK, highlights the necessity of private sector confidence for achieving net zero targets. 🔹Nathan Bennett, RenewableUK's Director of Strategic Communications, emphasizes streamlining planning processes and upgrading electricity grids. 🔹Frank Gordon, Policy Director at the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology, underscores the importance of reducing delays in planning permissions and grid connections. Let's seize this opportunity to propel the UK towards a greener, more sustainable future! #SustainableFinance #EnergyInvestment #PolicyReform #UKSIFReport Read the full report:https://lnkd.in/eiUubx8T

With lasting benefits and tangible results, infrastructure is the perfect choice for impact investors. Discover our renewable energy infrastructure projects in Asia today and join us in driving change: https://lnkd.in/e2Mvzhz7 This content should not be construed as investment advice or a personal recommendation. All investment involves risks. A loss of the capital invested may occur. Past performance, simulations, or forecasts are neither a guarantee nor a reliable indicator of future performance. #ImpactPlus #impactinvesting #renewableenergy #Asia #greeninfrastructure #sustainableinfrastructure #realassets #infrastructureinvestment #SustainableFinance #SustainableGrowth #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateChange

The Treasurer’s speech to business group CEDA this week was designed to manage expectations about the May Budget - there’s no cash to dispense, but there is to be a focus on investment to drive growth. https://lnkd.in/ghViTqWf The main point from the Climate Capital Forum’s perspective is that the government is developing a “whole‑of‑government” investment strategy, which is great. But without a strategic investment of public capital to back it in, investors will lack confidence. Our policy proposals that can drive investment in the renewable energy revolution are outlined in our pre-budget submission: https://lnkd.in/gHMjBVWB

In 2022, the European Investment Bank (EIB) invested 17 billion euros in #cleaninvestments globally. 👉 We spoke with Alessandro Bragonzi, EIB Head of regional representation for the #WesternBalkans about the main trends in #renewable energy investment in the region, the lessons learnt from other markets, how to ensure that the #energytransition goes hand in hand with the #energysecurity and the role of private investment in it.

As Australia edges closer to its 2030 targets, Apostle’s Luke Donovan spoke with ausbiz’s Andrew Geoghegan to discuss the outlook for carbon markets in Australia and globally.   Some of Luke’s insight following his discussion are outlined below:   ✅ We are seeing an increasing participation in the Australian carbon market – following a sluggish start from 1 July 2023. ✅ Global carbon markets reacting positively to renewable energy rollout – the global carbon price is on its intended trajectory, adjusting to the successful integration of renewable energy sources. As renewables, which are zero-emission, become more prevalent, the demand for carbon credits has dipped, leading to a significant price reduction. ✅ Europe's recent experiences underscore the effectiveness of carbon markets. For instance, California reported the lowest January emissions from power generation since records began in 2014, a testament to the accelerating decline in emissions year-over-year. ✅ Governments reaffirming commitments to carbon markets – despite economic uncertainties, governments globally are reinforcing their commitments to carbon markets.   So what are the investment challenges and opportunities?   📈Short-term hurdles: the main challenges lie in managing the downward pressure on prices due to the influx of renewables and preparing for potential price rebounds. 📈 Investment horizons: the medium to long-term outlook remains robust. The current market conditions present an opportunity to invest at historically attractive levels.   For a look at the full interview, follow the link here: https://lnkd.in/gC-EkBtM   #CarbonMarkets #Sustainability #GlobalOutlook #RenewableEnergy #ClimatePolicy