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Good COP, bad COP… and empty vessels
Renewables EuropeAs the first week of COP26 draws to a close, the time has come to marvel at world leaders dozing their way to oblivion and Greta Thunberg expanding her vocabulary, ably assisted by Glaswegians who consider swearing to be an art form
Brazil’s infra tipping point?
Transport Latin AmericaThree years after Jair Bolsonaro came to power, the Brazilian president’s economic policies continue to redraw the national infrastructure map – and now his government is launching an all-out offensive to get more international investors in on the act
IJGlobal ESG Energy Deal of the Year, APAC/Africa – DBSA
Renewables Sub-Saharan AfricaOur judges identified the Development Bank of Southern Africa as the winner of the Sub-Saharan Africa category, recognising the DFI for its issuance of its first ever €200 million green bond to target climate mitigation, adaptation, or indeed both
IJGlobal ESG Energy Deal of the Year, Americas – Jacaranda Solar
Renewables Latin AmericaAtlas Renewable Energy was a hit with the judges who were deeply impressed by the social impact achieved on Jacarandá Solar Project in Brazil combined with its wider programme to improve diversity
IJGlobal European ESG Energy Deal of the Year – Northvolt
Renewables EuropeA project that has already won a slew of awards – even from IJGlobal – the impact of this Gigafactory on the European market was deemed so great, it was a sure-fire winner
IJGlobal ESG Climate Transition Award – Mitsui & Co
Power Asia PacificMitsui & Co wins the IJGlobal ESG Climate Transition Award for its strategy to drive developments in carbon capture and storage with a deal in Europe underlining its international strategy
IJGlobal ESG Social Infra Deal of the Year, Americas – Prince George's School Bundle P3
Social & Defence North AmericaThe independent panel of judges on the IJGlobal ESG Awards was won over by the societal impact of Prince George's School Bundle P3, celebrating a key deal while also noting the lack of competition on the education front…
IJGlobal ESG Award Transport Deal of the Year – CNG Foresight
Renewables EuropeThe IJGlobal ESG Transport Deal of the Year was won by a transformative transaction that sees widespread adoption of biomethane fuelling infrastructure for trucks across the UK
IJGlobal ESG Infrastructure Deal of the Year – Zenobē Energy
Renewables EuropeZenobē Energy and its £150 million fundraise to drive the clean energy transition across the transport sector in the UK won the IJGlobal ESG Infrastructure Deal of the Year
IJGlobal ESG Award, Technology – Quinbrook
Renewables EuropeWinning over the judges to scoop the IJGlobal ESG Award for technology, Quinbrook enjoyed a successful launch event with two significant prizes and a highly commended
IJGlobal ESG Award, Governance – CDPQ
Renewables North AmericaSeparating out the three elements of ESG proves challenging when it comes to presenting awards, but CDPQ won over the panel with governance strategies enacted over the last year
IJGlobal ESG Award, Social, Highly Commended – Quinbrook
Renewables EuropeThe judges were not happy for Quinbrook to leave without recognition for its activity on the social side of ESG and so awarded it “highly commended”
IJGlobal ESG Award, Social – Atlas Renewable Energy
Renewables Latin AmericaAtlas Renewable Energy can take pride in the accolade it was “one of few entries to demonstrate true commitment to diversity” as a worthwhile winner in the social category
IJGlobal ESG Award, Environment – Hannon Armstrong
Renewables North AmericaA strong environmental focus won Hannon Armstrong the IJGlobal ESG award in the environment category with judges thoroughly impressed by its performance
IJGlobal ESG Technical Adviser of the Year – Arup
Renewables EuropeAccording to the IJGlobal independent panel of judges, Arup leads the field for technical advisory in the ESG field, making it a worthy winner of this inaugural prize
IJGlobal ESG Legal Adviser of the Year – Norton Rose Fulbright
Renewables EuropePro-bono work and a clear commitment to ESG won Norton Rose Fulbright the IJGlobal ESG Legal Adviser of the Year trophy ahead of two magic circle rivals