LGPS pool backs Clean Growth Fund’s second close
A major LGPS pool has come out backing the Clean Growth Fund’s second close, indicating growing investor demand for venture capital climate solutions
Private Markets
NZI Climate Solutions Summit 2026
During London Climate Action Week, Net Zero Investor and Wellington Management brough together asset owners, managers and consultants to discuss opportunities to invest in climate solutions
Impax private market fund to exit French onshore wind portfolio
The 88MW portfolio will be sold to Octopus Energy Generation’s Sky fund
Whispered truths: how climate capital allocators are revising their private markets playbook
Capital allocation and manager selection are more rigorous than ever before, new study shows
When members call the shots: how Pensioenfonds Detailhandel is turning its new impact commitment into action
Dutch pension fund Pensioenfonds Detailhandel embarked on a unique dialogue with its members, which resulted in a recommendation to triple impact investments. The fund's head of Responsible Investment Louise Kranenburg sets out why the fund sought feedback and how this will be put into action
Demand for sustainable investment strategies rising on the back of long-term performance
A survey from Morgan Stanley shows performance and private market opportunities are shaping investor interest in sustainable investment
LGPS funds face £8bn private markets loophole to fossil fuel divestment pledges
While many of the UK’s LGPS funds have pledged to divest from fossil fuels, they continue to fund oil and gas through their private market holdings, an investigation has revealed
Australian Ethical expands private markets climate solutions portfolio
CEFC has invested $88m in the Growth Opportunities Fund, alongside Australian Ethical’s $352m seed commitment