04/29/2021
Old Mutual launches ESG rating system for unit trust funds
The financial services industry is at the centre of the ESG movement
ESG
04/23/2021
Africa raises its voice in the war on climate change
The carbon offset market could become one of the most important new financial models that are needed to fund greening initiatives in emerging markets.
04/23/2021
Investec Property Fund launches first REIT sustainability-linked ESG bond in Africa
Investec Property Fund (‘IPF’ or ‘the Fund’) today became the first South African real estate investment trust (REIT) to issue a sustainability-linked bond.
04/22/2021
Restore our Earth
My pledge started in 2016
04/21/2021
Morocco to attract foreign renewable energy investment
Two laws related to the energy sector have been issued, he said — one for hydrogen investments and the other for self-production that allows citizens to produce the electricity they need.
04/15/2021
Willis Towers Watson commits its delegated investment portfolios to net zero
Measurement of our progress and that of the whole investment industry towards stewarding the transition to a net zero and climate-resilient economy is an important issue.
04/07/2021
Climate change remains the biggest threat to the built environment and Future of Africa's cities
The most affected areas are expected in the Central and Southern parts of Africa including the capitals of Lilongwe and Lusaka
03/25/2021
Climate Chaos: NGOs Name Top Banks Who Put $3.8 Trillion Into Fossil Fuels
In Europe, British bank Barclays was the biggest fossil fuel backer
03/25/2021
African Green Infrastructure Investment Bank announced by institutional investors
The AGIIB initially seeks to raise $3bn-$5bn from African institutional investors and governments and mobilize approximately $20bn from G7 and G20 investment partners.
02/23/2021
Old Mutual buys majority stake in solar project
The acquisition forms part of a joint transaction with Sturdee Energy Namibia, which has acquired a minority stake in the plant.
02/09/2021
Providing Timely ESG Information Is Becoming More Crucial for CFOs
Analysts and investors rely on data when evaluating a company’s outlook, creditworthiness
02/09/2021
South Africa: DBSA launches green bond for climate projects
The South African bank also intends to use this mechanism to increase its climate finance tenfold.
02/09/2021
West African Development Bank issues first sustainability bond
The issue is part of a “Sustainability Bond Framework”, calling on BOAD to finance projects with a high social and environmental impact.
02/09/2021
African Development Bank assists West African countries to deliver carbon emission reductions and meet their Paris Agreement commitments
The Bank will underwrite the preparation of concept notes exploring the use of internationally transferable mitigation outcomes (ITMOs) in selected West African countries
01/26/2021
Walkers Advises Again On Receivables Financing For Off-Grid Solar Energy Project in Kenya
Due to the success of the structure, Norfund the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries have agreed to become a co-senior lender and to provide BLK1 with USD 15 million of additional senior debt which will enable the expansion of the receivabl
01/26/2021
Better use of energy taxes could strengthen developing country finances while cutting pollution
The OECD will publish Effective Carbon Rates 2021
01/25/2021
Dealing with the effects of climate change through climate adaptation
EBRD joins call for more reporting of climate risk
01/21/2021
Renewable energy critical driver of Africa’s post-COVID-19 growth recovery and economic prosperity
The panel covered discussion of British innovation and experience in the context of partnering with Africa to advance its economic development
01/15/2021
Nigeria needs $4b for renewable energy
He stated that clean and renewable energy was the way to go for sustained power sector reforms in the country to hand over a prestigious legacy in the power sector for successive governments.
01/08/2021
Enel teams up with Qatar wealth fund on Africa green energy projects
QIA, one of the world’s biggest sovereign wealth funds, has stopped investing in fossil fuel companies and is focusing increasingly on the development of green technologies.