Climate & environment

The fund aims to help the Japanese paper-products manufacturer to achieve its 2030 environmental goals of growing their sustainable forestry assets and reducing carbon emissions.

The strategy aims to close the €30bn funding gap that’s threatening to slow down the energy and circular transition in the Netherlands.

The alternatives investments specialist said the fund has invested in nine private equity funds and that it plans to launch a successor climate technology fund later in the year. 

The Kuali Fund, which is being managed by impact investor GAWA Capital, has raised €129m at first close to support a range of countries globally to build climate resilience and transition to low carbon economies.

The investment for its newly launched nature and social outcomes strategy takes L&G’s total commitment to the sector to over $1bn.

New research offers a guide to investors on how to move away from traditional impact investing towards a more holistic approach.

Infranity is providing a €125m anchor contribution to a facility for the IFM Net Zero Infrastructure Fund, which is managed by IFM Investors.

Amber Infrastructure will be working with a place-based investor to attract green investment. The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority hopes to secure an additional £90m to the fund.

The venture, which was started by a firm chaired by former US vice president Al Gore, will use the money to accelerate investment in natural climate solutions.

The private debt specialist will provide financing to firms offering solutions in climate, health, education and other areas.