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Green means go! Opinions may differ about whether the energy transition is moving fast enough, but there's no doubt about the direction of travel. Investment trusts are well placed to help the UK meet its 2050 net zero commitment. Watch this panel session from the Investment Company Showcase to find out how investors can be part of the solution and discover the benefits of investing in green energy: https://lnkd.in/egrEmb4Z Ross Driver Purvi Sapre Tom Williams Foresight Group SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust (SEEIT) Downing Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (DORE) FORESIGHT SOLAR LLP Annabel Brodie-Smith Vanessa Booth Nick Britton, CFA, MCSI Nick Gardner Juliet Webber Richard Stone #investmenttrusts #investmentcompanies #investing #aicshowcase

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

𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. As the demand for clean energy solutions grows, industry professionals who can leverage sustainable finance to drive innovation and optimize supply chains will be at the forefront of this dynamic market, reaping substantial financial rewards. With Europe set to invest over €1 trillion in renewable energy by 2025, sustainable finance is emerging as a lucrative avenue for investors. Join us for our expert-led 𝟯-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟴. 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬: https://okt.to/nrYL38 Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the energy transition! #CleanEnergy #SustainableFinance #EnergyTransition #Investment

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

Good news at the end of the week for the financing of our green transformation!  🌱 With a total volume of AUD 1 billion, which is equivalent to around EUR 616 million, EnBW yesterday successfully issued two green bonds on the Australian capital market for the first time. I am delighted that our inaugural issue in this region has been so successful, especially in view of the high financing requirements for implementing the #energytransition. The successful transaction shows that Australian and Asian investors, too, reward our integrated portfolio approach along the entire energy value chain. We are currently in the process of building the carbon-free energy infrastructure of the future. Our strategy is clearly focused on #decarbonisation. This also applies to our investments and their financing. The proceeds from the bonds will be used to finance the green transformation of our portfolio. We are making good progress here: we currently have around 1.5 GW of renewable energies under construction, not to mention the accompanying grid expansion. The inaugural AUD 1 billion dual tranche bond issuance was supported by high-quality regional and international institutional investors.

The Climate Investment Funds’ Clean Technology Fund partnered with EBRD in #Türkiye, to expand #renewableenergy and help the country become less fossil fuel dependent.  The results?  Together, we mobilized €847 million for 2,820 projects, adding around 762 MW of renewable energy capacity and significantly reducing emissions. A pivotal decision to focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (#SMEs) helped these partners transform Türkiye’s energy market. Through creating the Turkey Sustainable Energy Finance Facility (TurSEFF), in 2010, and partnering with commercial banks to make financing accessible to SMEs, the Turkish market overcame barriers such as high upfront costs and limited awareness about #cleanenergy technologies. Learn more ⤵ https://lnkd.in/ebKwwDjq

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

What are Sovereign Green Bonds? Should you invest? Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) are a type of government bond specifically earmarked to finance environmentally sustainable projects. Unlike traditional government bonds, where the funds raised may be allocated to general expenses or initiatives, SGrBs are exclusively dedicated to green causes. These projects typically include investments in renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, sustainable infrastructure development, clean transportation initiatives, and other environmentally beneficial projects. By investing in SGrBs, investors contribute directly to these green causes while still receiving financial returns in the form of interest payments on their investment. what do you think? #financialplanning #wealthmanager #retirementadvisor

Very much look forward to the discussion: one of the most intriguing session for the APAC Summit week!

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