The second ever Global Climate Investment Index, which demonstrates how the world’s biggest investors are managing climate risk, reveals that many investment funds are setting investors up for massive losses due to their exposure to climate risks. At the same time, the Asset Owners Disclosure Project’s 2013/14 (AODP) shows that the world’s investment system is capable of driving the low carbon transition. The Asset Owners Disclosure Project’s … [Read more...]
EBRD will not finance coal-fired power plants anymore
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has adopted a new strategy that will guide its investments in the energy and natural resources sector for the next five years. In this strategy the Bank – already the largest investor in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in its region of operations – in its own words "sets out a commitment to helping its countries of operations move toward a sustainable energy … [Read more...]
The battle over the world’s largest wealth fund – and what it means for the energy sector
A broad movement has emerged in Norway to get the country’s $720 billion sovereign wealth fund to invest in renewable energy. According to Terje Osmundsen, blogger and Senior Vice President of Scatec Solar, a globally leading solar power provider, such a change in strategy would have far-reaching effects on the global energy market. Not only directly, but also indirectly as Norway’s fund is seen as a model by other SWF’s. Meanwhile, pressure is … [Read more...]
Crowdfunding renewables: game-changer for the energy sector?
Crowdfunding of renewable energy projects is growing fast in Europe. If this grassroots movement gets organized in time to access the big money available in the next round of cohesion funding, it could have far reaching effects on the European energy sector. … [Read more...]
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