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EU Nature Credits Roadmap to Fund Sustainable Agriculture

Mars’ $250M Sustainability Fund Targets Food Industry Innovation

UBS SDG Outcomes Fund Hits $100M to Boost Health, Education, and Climate in Developing Nations

Danish Pension Fund Embraces European Defense Stocks Amid Rising Tensions

Greenbelt Capital’s $1 Billion Fund Fuels Energy Transition

Climate Tech Partners’ $50M Fund for Decarbonization Ventures

AllianzGI Opens ESG Funds to Defense, Shaking Up Europe’s Green Investing

IFC Commits $100M to TPG’s Climate Fund for Global South

Octopus Energy’s Astris Fund Opens Clean Energy to More Investors

Power Move: $330M Fund Fuels Decarbonization Drive Across North America

Power Sustainable, a subsidiary of Power Corporation of Canada, has launched a $330 million private equity strategy focused on accelerating decarbonization in North America. The fund, backed by major institutions like Canada Life and Export Development Canada, targets established U.S. and Canadian middle-market companies in high-impact sectors such as energy, industry, transportation, and the built environment. Rather than speculative startups, the focus is on proven businesses that need capital and support to scale their climate-positive solutions. Led by Karine Khatcherian and Martin Aares, the strategy emphasizes collaboration with management teams to build long-term resilience and sustainability. This initiative signals a growing role for private capital in bridging the climate investment gap and future-proofing the economy.

Pioneer Raises $1.2 Billion for Article 9 Sustainable Infrastructure Fund

Pioneer Point Partners, a London-based sustainable infrastructure firm, raised €1.1 billion (USD$1.2 billion) for its second fund, Pioneer Infrastructure Partners II, exceeding its €800 million target in just 12 months. Classified as Article 9 under the EU’s SFDR, the fund focuses on energy transition and environment sectors in Western Europe’s lower mid-market. It attracted pension funds, insurers, and endowments, with over 50% of commitments from existing investors. The fund has invested in Yeager Energy (Dutch geothermal) and OG Clean Fuels (clean fuel stations), with a third investment planned for Q2 2025. Pioneer’s strategy aligns with UN SDGs, targeting high-impact projects like renewable energy and circular economy initiatives to support Europe’s climate neutrality goals.

New York State Pension Fund Commits $2.4 Billion to Climate Investment Strategies