Strategic sustainable investing

Apollo Funds and Vitol Announce WattEV Financing Partnership

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, HOUSTON and LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) and Vitol today announced that Apollo-managed funds (the “Apollo Funds”) and Vitol have agreed to provide a structured debt and equity financing to WattEV (“WattEV” or the “Company”), an industry leader in heavy-duty freight electrification providing end-to-end solutions to customers through the development of electric charging infrastructure and provisioning of electric vehicle trucks.

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  • NEW YORK, HOUSTON and LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) and Vitol today announced that Apollo-managed funds (the “Apollo Funds”) and Vitol have agreed to provide a structured debt and equity financing to WattEV (“WattEV” or the “Company”), an industry leader in heavy-duty freight electrification providing end-to-end solutions to customers through the development of electric charging infrastructure and provisioning of electric vehicle trucks.
  • New financing from the Apollo Funds and Vitol will help WattEV fund the development of its near-term truck charging depots throughout California, including locations in warehouse districts in nearby Gardena, San Bernadino, and Bakersfield.
  • The transaction underscores Apollo’s commitment to driving a more sustainable future and long track record of investing in or lending to companies supporting the energy transition.
  • Marathon Capital served as financial advisor to WattEV on the transaction.

Black Opal Ventures: Women-led VC Fund Investing in Technology to Revolutionize Industries

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Black Opal Ventures (BOV), founded by managing directors Dr. Tara Bishop and venture capitalist Eileen Tanghal, today announced their inaugural health-tech fund which has raised $58M to date.

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  • Black Opal Ventures (BOV), founded by managing directors Dr. Tara Bishop and venture capitalist Eileen Tanghal, today announced their inaugural health-tech fund which has raised $58M to date.
  • BOV believes this capital infusion will empower innovative early-stage companies at the intersection of healthcare and technology, heralding a new era of transformation in the healthcare industry.
  • "As investors, we see Black Opal Ventures as a trailblazing force in the health-tech sector,” said Brad Robling, VP Global Head of Lilly Ventures - Investing.
  • In addition to providing capital to these companies, Black Opal Ventures has assembled a network of industry experts, strategic partners, and resources to support these startups.

At One Ventures Launches $375 Million Climate Tech Fund

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At One Ventures, the climate tech venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Tom Chi, founding member of Google X, today announced the close of a US$375 million second fund. Like Fund I, Fund II will focus on backing early-stage startups with disruptive technologies that can improve planetary health by resetting the industries causing the most damage to the planet, such as buildings and construction, energy and transportation, and food and agriculture. 

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  • "It's going to take a different kind of thinking than what got us into the climate crisis to get us out.
  • "As an LP in both Fund I and Fund II, One Small Planet could not be more thrilled with the partnership with At One Ventures.
  • They are an absolute leader in climate tech, applying deep scientific and sector knowledge to help scale economically viable organizations to help solve the world's most pressing problems.
  • One Small Planet has deeply enjoyed collaborating with At One Ventures as both an LP and a co-investor," said Jack Wielebinski, Fund Operating Officer, One Small Planet.

Clarity AI Introduces its First SFDR-aligned Sustainable Investment Index Methodology

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Clarity AI's methodology is being used in indices that target companies at the forefront of key innovative industries -- such as electric vehicles and sustainable infrastructure -- and ETFs based on those indices. It can also be applied to broader market indices and funds where investors want to integrate sustainable objectives. It provides a transparent, clear, comprehensive, and robust framework for classifying organizations, funds, and indices as sustainable investments, ensuring greater confidence for investors who seek to align their portfolios with sustainable principles.

Key Points: 
  • Clarity AI, the leading sustainability technology platform, has launched a groundbreaking Sustainable Investment index and ETF methodology, which aligns with the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
  • The methodology marks a significant step forward for index and ETF providers to build, define and/or market products that fall within the European Union's definition of Sustainable Investment, outlined in Article 2(17) of the SFDR.
  • Importantly, as the regulation requires financial market participants to determine what is considered a sustainable investment, Clarity AI’s methodology is customizable.
  • Ani Widham, Senior Product Manager at Clarity AI commented, "The successful implementation of Clarity AI’s Sustainable Investment methodology into Indices and ETFs sets a precedent for sustainable investing that can shape the future of the financial markets.

METI will hold GGX x TCFD Summit

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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HATAKEYAMA Yojiro (Director-General, Industrial Science, Technology and Environment Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)

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  • HATAKEYAMA Yojiro (Director-General, Industrial Science, Technology and Environment Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)
    What efforts are needed towards creating a "Green Market" to accelerate industrial decarbonization, focusing on the creation of demand?
  • What is the potential of the idea of "avoided emissions" to evaluate a company's contribution to decarbonization of the society as a whole by providing solutions?
  • How can disclosure promote transition finance?
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Handsome Brook Farms and USDA Launch First of Its Kind Climate Smart Organic Egg Project

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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The Climate Smart Organic Egg Project not only enhances the quality of Handsome Brook Farms' products but also extends their commitment to supporting their partner farms.

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  • The Climate Smart Organic Egg Project not only enhances the quality of Handsome Brook Farms' products but also extends their commitment to supporting their partner farms.
  • Jordan Czeizler, CEO of Handsome Brook Farms, expressed his enthusiasm for the Climate Smart Organic Egg Project, saying, "Our Climate Smart Partnership grant will help Handsome Brook Farms continue improving the sustainability of our farms and empowers us to communicate climate-smart practices directly to consumers.
  • University of Kentucky, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering will work with Climate Smart Organic Egg Project participants to enhance the efficiency of in farm infrastructure and agricultural engineering within Climate Smart Organic Egg Project.
  • As the Climate Smart Organic Egg Project unfolds, Handsome Brook Farms will share updates and progress through various channels, including their website .

Industry leaders to speak at Wood Mackenzie’s Energy & Natural Resources Americas Summit 2023

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Join Wood Mackenzie’s expert analysts and industry leaders to hear how companies and investors can best address these challenges and what key markets, sectors and technologies are set to succeed in the coming decades at the Energy & Natural Resources Summit: Americas 2023 in Houston on October 10 .

Key Points: 
  • Join Wood Mackenzie’s expert analysts and industry leaders to hear how companies and investors can best address these challenges and what key markets, sectors and technologies are set to succeed in the coming decades at the Energy & Natural Resources Summit: Americas 2023 in Houston on October 10 .
  • Key themes on the agenda include:
    The Energy & Natural Resources Summit will hear from leading experts from across the industry.
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Piers Dunhill & DV Founders Limited ('Dunhill Ventures') at Meta Week, EAAS and WOW Summit

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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The attendance of Piers and the Dunhill Ventures Team is indicative of the efforts that are required in present times to diversify client investment portfolios.

Key Points: 
  • The attendance of Piers and the Dunhill Ventures Team is indicative of the efforts that are required in present times to diversify client investment portfolios.
  • Piers Dunhill is the great-great-grandson of the prestigious Dunhill Family founded by Sir Alfred Dunhill in 1893.
  • Piers Dunhill's business is across London, Switzerland, and Dubai, and he is an LP and GP in many funds.
  • Piers Dunhill is committed to ensuring that all his investments result in a positive and sustainable footprint for humanity and the environment.

MSCI appoints Hiromichi Mizuno as a Special Advisor to the CEO

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, is pleased to announce the appointment of Hiromichi (Hiro) Mizuno as a Special Advisor to the CEO, effective August 1, 2023.

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  • MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, is pleased to announce the appointment of Hiromichi (Hiro) Mizuno as a Special Advisor to the CEO, effective August 1, 2023.
  • He is particularly known for his impact and active efforts in advocating for and addressing climate change and gender diversity through investment practices.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Hiro Mizuno to MSCI,” said Henry Fernandez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MSCI.
  • “It is a privilege to join forces with MSCI at this transformative and challenging time for the investment industry,” said Hiro Mizuno.

EQS-News: Deutsche Familienversicherung with 'very good performance' in ESG rating

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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August 2023 – DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG ("Deutsche Familienversicherung"), the innovative direct insurer from Frankfurt, has received an ESG score of 61 points in ESG Book's ESG rating.

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  • August 2023 – DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG ("Deutsche Familienversicherung"), the innovative direct insurer from Frankfurt, has received an ESG score of 61 points in ESG Book's ESG rating.
  • This is considered a "very good performance" by the rating company and puts Deutsche Familienversicherung in the TOP 15% of all companies rated by ESG Book.
  • Furthermore, with an ESG Score of 61 points, the digital direct insurer is well above the average of the other companies from the insurance industry that were examined by ESG Book.
  • I am pleased with the very good ESG rating, because it is the result of our sustainability strategy and the sustainability report, which we publish voluntarily as part of the group annual report," comments Dr. Stefan M. Knoll, CEO of DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG.