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After a series of meetings with asset owners in Asia, Masja Zandbergen gives her assessment of the progress being made in implementing ESG in the continent
What lessons can be learned from the evolution of the renewables industry, and what lies ahead for energy storage, asks Samer Salty
There is a resurgence of interest from corporates in flexible and sophisticated approaches to address climate impact, says Edward Hanrahan, CEO of ClimateCare, as he reflects on ClimateCare's 20 years in business.
Michael Kjeller, chief investment officer of Swedish pensions and insurance provider Folksam, discusses his firm's decision to raise its target for green bond investment
This year's UN climate change conference in Bonn (COP23), while a far cry from the highs of the Paris talks of 2015, is crucial for the implementation of the new agreement. Katie Kouchakji talks to some finance sector leaders about their criteria for its success
Developments in international policy, new standards and the promise of future demand from the aviation industry are pushing the voluntary carbon market forward, the top firms in Environmental Finance's 2017 rankings say
September set a new monthly record for the value of green bonds issued, with $16.1 billion of deals having settled in the month.
15 November 2017, London
Bringing together departments on both sides of the insurer’s balance sheet so that they can discuss and learn what roles they can play in response to climate risk.
October 23, 2017, New York
Exploring the drivers of the green bond market boom, and how to ensure sustainable growth as the market matures in the future.
The Green Bond Database is the most comprehensive source of information on the labelled green bond market.
The database is updated daily, is fully searchable and allows the export of Excel ready tables.
Green bonds have now been issued in 40 countries, many of which are emerging markets. Most countries have now seen green bonds issued in domestic currencies. The exceptions, such as Argentina, Chile and Costa Rica are mainly in emerging markets. Brazil saw five issues in foreign currencies before it finally saw a real-denominated issue, from Rio Energy earlier this year. Denmark is a rare example of a developed country that has not issued in its own currency - it has only seen issues in Norwegian krone and euros.
Hong Kong is stepping up its challenge to Singapore as a centre…
JP Morgan seized the bragging rights to the green bond underwriting…
Fiji looking at green bonds, says economy minister Fiji is…
Registrations for Environmental Finance’s agenda-setting Green…
German bank Deutsche Kreditbank’s (DKB) return to the green bond…
German filter maker Mann+Hummel has issued its expected green…
Several more green bonds from Brazilian issuers are imminent,…
The "ultimate step" for an asset owner looking to integrate sustainability…
Insured losses inflicted by Hurricane Maria will be between $40…
The group's chief investment officer, Guido Fürer, explains why he feels that adopting the ESG benchmarks has been the most meaningful and strategic step in its journey to integrate ESG considerations
Impax Asset Management avoided 6,260 tonnes of carbon dioxide…
UK-based investment manager Foresight has ramped up its exposure…
Canadian institutional investor Caisse de dépôt et placement…