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Saur Launches €550 Million Blue Bond to Fund Sustainable Water Projects

Saur raises €550 million through its first blue bond to finance sustainable water projects, becoming the first French company and European water utility to do so.

Avaana Capital Raises $135 Million Climate-Tech VC Fund to Support India's Net Zero Journey

Avaana Capital has closed its $135M Climate and Sustainability Fund to invest in early-stage companies driving climate tech solutions across energy, mobility, and agriculture, accelerating India’s net-zero journey.

Redaptive Secures $100 Million Investment to Boost Decarbonization Efforts

Redaptive raises $100 million from CPP Investments to scale energy-saving solutions for commercial and industrial sectors, enhancing its role in decarbonization initiatives.

Sustainable Funds Hit a Record $3.5 Trillion in 2024: Morgan Stanley Report

Morgan Stanley's latest report shows sustainable fund AUM hit $3.5 trillion in H1 2024, up 3.9%. Despite modest returns, inflows are weak, highlighting a maturing investment landscape.

Greenwashing Accusations: ClientEarth Challenges BlackRock Over Fossil Fuel-Linked ‘Sustainable’ Funds

ClientEarth has filed a legal complaint against BlackRock, accusing the firm of misleading investors by labeling funds investing in fossil fuel companies as "sustainable."

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Invests $19.4 Billion in Green Projects

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has committed $19.4 billion to green projects, aiming to enhance sustainability and align with global goals while reshaping the nation's economy.

New Fund Launched to Improve Chemicals and Waste Management in Developing Economies

The Global Framework on Chemicals has launched its first funding call to support sustainable management projects in vulnerable countries, offering grants of $300,000 to $800,000 over three years.

Morgan Stanley Raises $750 Million for Climate-Focused Private Equity Fund

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) has closed its 1GT climate solutions private equity fund, raising $750 million. Launched in November 2022, the fund targets decarbonization by supporting companies focused on reducing global carbon emissions. Its goal is to eliminate 1 gigaton of CO2 emissions by 2050, with investments in sectors like mobility, power, agriculture, and the circular economy. 1GT is classified as Article 9 under the EU’s SFDR regulation, and half of the team’s compensation is tied to achieving its emissions reduction target. The fund aims to deliver both financial returns and measurable climate impact.

BlackRock, Microsoft, and GIP Unite to Launch $100 Billion Investment Fund for AI, Energy Infrastructure, and Sustainability

BlackRock, Microsoft, and GIP have formed a partnership to raise $100 billion for investments in AI, energy infrastructure, and sustainability, aiming to drive transformative change.

FCA Provides Temporary Flexibility on Naming Rules for Sustainable Funds

$151M Green Fund to Boost Climate Resilience in the Horn of Africa

EIB’s New EUR 5 Billion Climate Bond Surpasses EUR 100 Billion in Green Funding