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August 15,2023
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1. Over Half of M&A Dealmakers Have Cancelled Deals on ESG Due Diligence Findings: KPMG Survey
超過一半的併購交易專業人士因環境、社會與公司治理盡職調查結果取消交易：KPMG調查
A KPMG survey reveals that ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations are now crucial in M&A decisions. Over half of the surveyed professionals have ended deals due to significant ESG findings during due diligence, while almost two-thirds of investors are willing to pay a premium for ESG-aligned companies. About 74% of respondents already integrate ESG factors into M&A strategies, driven by identifying risks and opportunities (46%) and investor requirements (19%). Challenges include data gaps (59%) and defining ESG due diligence scope (56%). ESG's increasing importance reflects its impact on business value and resilience, a trend highlighted by KPMG's ESG and Climate Services Leader, Mark Golovcsenko.
一項KPMG的調查顯示，ESG（環境、社會和公司治理）考慮現在在併購決策中至關重要。超過一半的受訪專業人士因重要的ESG盡職調查發現而終止交易，而近三分之二的投資者願意為符合ESG原則的公司支付溢價。約74％的受訪者已將ESG因素納入併購策略，主要基於風險和機會的識別（46％）以及投資者要求（19％）。挑戰包括數據缺口（59％）和定義ESG盡職調查範圍（56％）。KPMG的ESG和氣候服務負責人馬克·戈洛夫琴科強調出來ESG的日益重要反映在其對商業價值和韌性的影響上。
2. Blackstone Raises $7 Billion for Largest-Ever Private Credit Energy Transition Fund
黑石集团筹集了70亿美元，用于有史以来规模最大的私人信贷能源转型基金
Alternative investment manager Blackstone has successfully raised $7.1 billion for its energy transition credit fund, Blackstone Green Private Credit Fund III (BGREEN III), marking the largest-ever private credit fund for energy transition. Managed by Blackstone Credit’s Sustainable Resources Platform, the fund aims to invest in renewable energy companies and support the energy transition. Blackstone launched this platform in 2022 to contribute to renewable energy and climate change solutions, with a potential $100 billion investment over the next decade. The fund's focus on efficient private capital in the growing energy transition landscape is set to generate promising returns for investors.
另類投資管理公司黑石集團成功為其能源轉型信貸基金「黑石綠色私人信貸基金III」（BGREEN III）籌集到71億美元，成為迄今最大的能源轉型私人信貸基金。該基金由黑石信貸的可持續資源平台管理，旨在投資於可再生能源公司並支持能源轉型。黑石於2022年推出了這個平台，旨在為可再生能源和氣候變化解決方案做出貢獻，未來十年內有可能投資高達1,000億美元。該基金聚焦於不斷增長的能源轉型領域，以提供高效私人資本，有望為投資者帶來有前途的回報。
3. S&P Removes ESG Indicators from Credit Rating Reports
標準普爾（S&P）將ESG指標從信用評級報告中移除
Credit ratings agency S&P Global Ratings has decided to stop including its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) credit indicators in its reports on rated entities. These indicators, introduced in September 2021, aimed to summarize the impact of ESG factors on credit analysis. S&P stated that its dedicated analytical narrative paragraphs in credit rating reports provide more effective detail and transparency on ESG credit factors. The move follows broader scrutiny of ESG ratings providers' transparency and consistency by regulators worldwide. Despite this change, S&P will continue to maintain its ESG principles criteria and commentary on ESG-related topics.
信用評級機構S&P全球評級已決定停止將其ESG（環境、社會和公司治理）信用指標納入對評級實體的報告中。這些指標於2021年9月引入，旨在總結ESG因素對信用分析的影響。S&P表示，其信用評級報告中的專用分析敘述段落更能提供有關ESG信用因素的詳細信息和透明度。此舉是對全球監管機構對ESG評級提供者透明度和一致性進行更廣泛審查的一部分。儘管這一變化，S&P將繼續維持其ESG原則標準，並對ESG相關主題進行評論。
4. U.S. Grants $1.2 Billion to Develop Oxy, Climeworks Carbon Removal Projects
美國撥款12億美元用於開發Oxy和Climeworks碳減排項目
The U.S. Department of Energy has granted up to $1.2 billion to two projects led by Occidental's carbon capture platform, 1PointFive, and carbon removal company Climeworks, to develop direct air capture (DAC) facilities capable of capturing and storing millions of tons of CO2 from the atmosphere. These awards represent the largest-ever investment in engineered carbon removal. DAC technology, which extracts CO2 directly from the atmosphere, is recognized as a crucial carbon removal option for achieving net-zero emissions. The selected projects could significantly increase global DAC capacity, removing over 2 million metric tons of CO2 annually, playing a vital role in addressing the climate crisis.
美國能源部已撥款12億美元給由Occidental的碳捕獲平台1PointFive和碳去除公司Climeworks帶領的兩個專案，以開發能捕獲並儲存大量大氣中二氧化碳的直接空氣捕獲（DAC）設施。這些獎項代表了史上最大規模的工程碳去除投資。DAC技術可直接從大氣中提取二氧化碳，被視為實現淨零排放的關鍵選項。這些選定的專案有望大幅提升全球DAC能力，每年可去除超過200萬公噸的二氧化碳，在應對氣候危機中扮演著關鍵的角色。
5. California Launches Strategy to Scale Up Clean Hydrogen Economy
加州推出擴大清潔氫經濟的戰略
California Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a Hydrogen Market Development Strategy to foster the growth of a clean hydrogen market in the state. The aim is to position California as a prominent U.S. hydrogen hub and contribute to its decarbonization objectives. Hydrogen is considered a vital element in the shift toward cleaner energy, particularly for sectors facing challenging emissions reduction, where renewable solutions like wind or solar may be less feasible. Developing clean hydrogen capacity, including green hydrogen produced using renewable energy, requires significant investment in areas such as infrastructure, electrolysis, transportation, and storage. Newsom's announcement aligns with the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy, part of the Biden administration's efforts to expand low carbon hydrogen production and distribution. The strategy's goals include accelerating clean energy adoption, reducing transportation and industrial emissions, and creating job opportunities. The initiative involves collaboration among state agencies and aims to establish California as a key player in advancing the use of clean hydrogen.
加州州長加文·紐森揭開一項氫市場發展策略，旨在促進該州清潔氫市場的成長。其目標是將加州打造成為美國突出的氫能中心，並為其脫碳目標作出貢獻。氫被視為轉向更清潔能源的關鍵要素，尤其適用於面臨難以減排的部門，對於這些部門，風能或太陽能等可再生解決方案可能不太實際。發展清潔氫產能，包括使用可再生能源生產的綠色氫，需要在基礎設施、電解、運輸和儲存等領域進行大量投資。紐森的宣布與美國國家清潔氫戰略相符，該戰略是拜登政府擴大低碳氫生產和分配努力的一部分。該戰略的目標包括加速潔淨能源的采納，減少運輸和工業排放，並創造就業機會。該計劃涉及州政府機構的合作，旨在將加州建立為在推進清潔氫使用方面的關鍵參與者。
1. Over Half of M&A Dealmakers Have Cancelled Deals on ESG Due Diligence Findings: KPMG Survey
超過一半的併購交易專業人士因環境、社會與公司治理盡職調查結果取消交易：KPMG調查
A KPMG survey reveals that ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations are now crucial in M&A decisions. Over half of the surveyed professionals have ended deals due to significant ESG findings during due diligence, while almost two-thirds of investors are willing to pay a premium for ESG-aligned companies. About 74% of respondents already integrate ESG factors into M&A strategies, driven by identifying risks and opportunities (46%) and investor requirements (19%). Challenges include data gaps (59%) and defining ESG due diligence scope (56%). ESG's increasing importance reflects its impact on business value and resilience, a trend highlighted by KPMG's ESG and Climate Services Leader, Mark Golovcsenko.
一項KPMG的調查顯示，ESG（環境、社會和公司治理）考慮現在在併購決策中至關重要。超過一半的受訪專業人士因重要的ESG盡職調查發現而終止交易，而近三分之二的投資者願意為符合ESG原則的公司支付溢價。約74％的受訪者已將ESG因素納入併購策略，主要基於風險和機會的識別（46％）以及投資者要求（19％）。挑戰包括數據缺口（59％）和定義ESG盡職調查範圍（56％）。KPMG的ESG和氣候服務負責人馬克·戈洛夫琴科強調出來ESG的日益重要反映在其對商業價值和韌性的影響上。
2. Blackstone Raises $7 Billion for Largest-Ever Private Credit Energy Transition Fund
黑石集团筹集了70亿美元，用于有史以来规模最大的私人信贷能源转型基金
Alternative investment manager Blackstone has successfully raised $7.1 billion for its energy transition credit fund, Blackstone Green Private Credit Fund III (BGREEN III), marking the largest-ever private credit fund for energy transition. Managed by Blackstone Credit’s Sustainable Resources Platform, the fund aims to invest in renewable energy companies and support the energy transition. Blackstone launched this platform in 2022 to contribute to renewable energy and climate change solutions, with a potential $100 billion investment over the next decade. The fund's focus on efficient private capital in the growing energy transition landscape is set to generate promising returns for investors.
另類投資管理公司黑石集團成功為其能源轉型信貸基金「黑石綠色私人信貸基金III」（BGREEN III）籌集到71億美元，成為迄今最大的能源轉型私人信貸基金。該基金由黑石信貸的可持續資源平台管理，旨在投資於可再生能源公司並支持能源轉型。黑石於2022年推出了這個平台，旨在為可再生能源和氣候變化解決方案做出貢獻，未來十年內有可能投資高達1,000億美元。該基金聚焦於不斷增長的能源轉型領域，以提供高效私人資本，有望為投資者帶來有前途的回報。
3. S&P Removes ESG Indicators from Credit Rating Reports
標準普爾（S&P）將ESG指標從信用評級報告中移除
Credit ratings agency S&P Global Ratings has decided to stop including its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) credit indicators in its reports on rated entities. These indicators, introduced in September 2021, aimed to summarize the impact of ESG factors on credit analysis. S&P stated that its dedicated analytical narrative paragraphs in credit rating reports provide more effective detail and transparency on ESG credit factors. The move follows broader scrutiny of ESG ratings providers' transparency and consistency by regulators worldwide. Despite this change, S&P will continue to maintain its ESG principles criteria and commentary on ESG-related topics.
信用評級機構S&P全球評級已決定停止將其ESG（環境、社會和公司治理）信用指標納入對評級實體的報告中。這些指標於2021年9月引入，旨在總結ESG因素對信用分析的影響。S&P表示，其信用評級報告中的專用分析敘述段落更能提供有關ESG信用因素的詳細信息和透明度。此舉是對全球監管機構對ESG評級提供者透明度和一致性進行更廣泛審查的一部分。儘管這一變化，S&P將繼續維持其ESG原則標準，並對ESG相關主題進行評論。
4. U.S. Grants $1.2 Billion to Develop Oxy, Climeworks Carbon Removal Projects
美國撥款12億美元用於開發Oxy和Climeworks碳減排項目
The U.S. Department of Energy has granted up to $1.2 billion to two projects led by Occidental's carbon capture platform, 1PointFive, and carbon removal company Climeworks, to develop direct air capture (DAC) facilities capable of capturing and storing millions of tons of CO2 from the atmosphere. These awards represent the largest-ever investment in engineered carbon removal. DAC technology, which extracts CO2 directly from the atmosphere, is recognized as a crucial carbon removal option for achieving net-zero emissions. The selected projects could significantly increase global DAC capacity, removing over 2 million metric tons of CO2 annually, playing a vital role in addressing the climate crisis.
美國能源部已撥款12億美元給由Occidental的碳捕獲平台1PointFive和碳去除公司Climeworks帶領的兩個專案，以開發能捕獲並儲存大量大氣中二氧化碳的直接空氣捕獲（DAC）設施。這些獎項代表了史上最大規模的工程碳去除投資。DAC技術可直接從大氣中提取二氧化碳，被視為實現淨零排放的關鍵選項。這些選定的專案有望大幅提升全球DAC能力，每年可去除超過200萬公噸的二氧化碳，在應對氣候危機中扮演著關鍵的角色。
5. California Launches Strategy to Scale Up Clean Hydrogen Economy
加州推出擴大清潔氫經濟的戰略
California Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a Hydrogen Market Development Strategy to foster the growth of a clean hydrogen market in the state. The aim is to position California as a prominent U.S. hydrogen hub and contribute to its decarbonization objectives. Hydrogen is considered a vital element in the shift toward cleaner energy, particularly for sectors facing challenging emissions reduction, where renewable solutions like wind or solar may be less feasible. Developing clean hydrogen capacity, including green hydrogen produced using renewable energy, requires significant investment in areas such as infrastructure, electrolysis, transportation, and storage. Newsom's announcement aligns with the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy, part of the Biden administration's efforts to expand low carbon hydrogen production and distribution. The strategy's goals include accelerating clean energy adoption, reducing transportation and industrial emissions, and creating job opportunities. The initiative involves collaboration among state agencies and aims to establish California as a key player in advancing the use of clean hydrogen.
加州州長加文·紐森揭開一項氫市場發展策略，旨在促進該州清潔氫市場的成長。其目標是將加州打造成為美國突出的氫能中心，並為其脫碳目標作出貢獻。氫被視為轉向更清潔能源的關鍵要素，尤其適用於面臨難以減排的部門，對於這些部門，風能或太陽能等可再生解決方案可能不太實際。發展清潔氫產能，包括使用可再生能源生產的綠色氫，需要在基礎設施、電解、運輸和儲存等領域進行大量投資。紐森的宣布與美國國家清潔氫戰略相符，該戰略是拜登政府擴大低碳氫生產和分配努力的一部分。該戰略的目標包括加速潔淨能源的采納，減少運輸和工業排放，並創造就業機會。該計劃涉及州政府機構的合作，旨在將加州建立為在推進清潔氫使用方面的關鍵參與者。