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The recent launch of two Article 9 transition funds demonstrates how real estate’s understanding of the SFDR classification is evolving.

Peter Cashion, managing investment director for sustainable investments, will present the plan, which includes another $53bn for climate solutions investments, 10 more sustainability staff, scenarios analyses and options for divestment.

Infinitum has developed a variable frequency for electric motors that enables them to run at lower speeds when possible – which reduces their electricity usage.

Meketa will provide four policy suggestions for Vermont Pension Investment Commission including setting a net-zero target and increasing climate investments.

Managed in collaboration with FinDev Canada, the loan fund is yet to launch but has readied commitments of over $500m, according to a source.

More data and guidance is needed to understand how physical risk impacts real estate values, said managers on a ULI Europe webinar.

The asset manager is seeking to turn Western European assets into sustainable office space, and has already made its first investment from the fund.

The Clean Hydrogen Equipment fund has a target of around €500m and will invest in technology companies supporting the ecosystem around hydrogen power, New Private Markets has learned.

With $23bn raised by new climate funds so far in 2023, the largest increase in the number of funds has been in smaller vehicles under $50m.

Vacuumschmelze produces magnetic alloys of rare earth materials 'critical to the global energy transition', according to Ara Partners.