The finance sector’s lending to and investment in the power sector is vulnerable to growing water scarcity – requiring a better handle on water risk management. Ivo Mulder and Margot Hill explain
Many organisations will recognise that the measurement and reporting of carbon represents a corporate ‘good’. But they may not be clear on the benefits and objectives, or indeed where to begin. Alan Waller and Natalie Francis explain
Tokenistic investments in clean-tech funds are not enough – pension funds should urgently address environmental risk and opportunities across their entire portfolios, says Matthew Kiernan
Sarah Rundell reports from Rwanda on a potentially transformative project to tap underwater methane for electricity generation
The downward trend of Europe’s renewable incentive schemes has spooked investors, with growing uncertainty intensifying the concern. Charlotte Dudley reports
Rising levels of renewable energy penetration mean that grid operators are demanding higher standards from clean power producers – presenting challenges to technology providers and opportunities to investors. José Luis Rodrigues Amenedo explains
With the Democrats’ climate and energy strategy in disarray, industry, investors and environmental groups alike are all asking what comes next. Gloria Gonzalez reports
Cisco DeVries, the creator of the pioneering PACE programme to finance renewables and energy efficiency, is confident the concept will yet see off an assault by federal agencies. He talks to Gloria Gonzalez
With federal cap-and-trade legislation off the table, many US emitters perceive their exposure to climate policy to have decreased. But climate risks – and business opportunities – have in fact risen, argues Mark Trexler
US coal miners, oil refiners and the country’s Chamber of Commerce are, no doubt, congratulating themselves on a job well done, says Mark Nicholls
A climate bill may be on ice in Congress but, elsewhere in Washington, work is under way to build the infrastructure upon which markets for carbon – and other environmental commodities – will rely. Jeffrey Fort explains
The private equity industry has grasped the clear business case that underpins better environmental management – and is moving quickly, says Tom Murray
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to issue its first clean energy bond, following in the footsteps of its successful water bond earlier this year.
US federal regulators are refusing to reverse their position that innovative energy efficiency and renewables bond programmes pose a threat to mortgage lenders.
Speculation is building over the future of a massive proposal, which could see 5% of the UK’s electricity generated from a tidal barrage on the Severn Estuary.
There may be hope for enactment of a federal renewable electricity standard (RES) in the US this year after all.
Companies that fail to adequately address environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns risk losing value, a leading UK pension group said, pointing to the declining share price of controversial UK-listed miner Vedanta Resources.
Utility Exelon plans to expand its renewable energy portfolio by purchasing wind developer John Deere Renewables for $860 million.
Deutsche Bank will raise its price forecast for EU allowances (EUAs) at the end of 2010 to €25 ($32) from €20 if its fears are realised on the supply and use of carbon offsets.
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