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Nissan launches sustainable finance framework to fund electric vehicle and sustainable technologies

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Nissan Motor is launching a sustainable finance framework to help fund its next-generation electrified vehicles, batteries, environmental technologies, and new mobility services. The Nissan Sustainable Finance Framework will enable Nissan to raise funds needed to further enhance its sustainability efforts. Management of the Proceeds.

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Government of Canada releases framework for ending fossil fuel subsidies

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Putting the Assessment Framework and Guidelines into force will ensure any government supports for the sector will not delay the transition to renewables, are in compliance with the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit warming to 1.5 °C, Support clean energy, clean technology, or renewable energy.

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European Commission approves €4.7B public support scheme for advanced biomethane and biofuels in Italy

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The scheme will be financed by transport fuel retailers who are obliged by law to include a certain percentage of advanced biofuels and biomethane in their fuel blends. The Commission’s 2014 Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy allow Member States to support advanced biofuels under certain conditions.

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Addax Bioenergy signs loan agreement for €258M renewable energy project in Sierra Leone; sugarcane ethanol and biomass power

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a subsidiary of the Swiss-based energy group, The Addax and Oryx Group Limited (AOG), recently signed a loan agreement with seven European and African development institutions for an integrated renewable energy and agriculture project near Makeni, in Sierra Leone. Addax Bioenergy S.A. ,

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Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

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Comprehensive energy and climate change policies that accelerate the deployment of energy efficiency, cleaner energy, renewable energy, green buildings, clean vehicles and fuels, and low- carbon transportation infrastructure. Financial incentives that shift the risk reward balance in favor of low-carbon assets.

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Is Europe’s Nuclear Phaseout Starting to Phase Out?

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France can claim a qualified victory: Under current EU guidelines, at least some nuclear power will be categorized as “green.” Some of these anti-nuclear forces have recently found a sparring ground with France in drafting the EU’s sustainable finance taxonomy , which delineates particular energy sources as “green.”

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California Senate passes bill to accelerate adoption of EVs; support for low- and moderate-income motorists

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Adopt revisions to CVRP criteria and guidelines by 30 June 2015 to ensure rebate levels are phased down in multiyear increments and to expand access and eligibility to low- and moderate-income persons, as specified. Update the funding plan at least every three years through 1 January 2023.