The manager of a ‘first-of-its-kind climate fund’ that could grow to more than €1 billion in size is encouraged by early results, Michael Hurley writes
While the availability of sustainability-related data for fixed income investments is catching up with that for equities, much progress remains to be made, Michael Hurley is told
The winners of Environmental Finance’s inaugural Sustainable Investment Awards have been announced.
Water stress increasingly threatens an array of important industries, from agriculture to semiconductors – and investors should take note, says Andrew Harmstone
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June was a key month for the Action Plan. Emmanuel Buttin, Maarten Vleeschhouwer and Tomas Vaclavicek give their assessment of the state of play and what will be the next steps.
Chubb's decision reflects the increasing risks in the coal sector as a result of efforts to tackle climate change, argues Dave Jones
A ‘sustainable transition bond’ issued by a Brazilian beef giant stuck in the craw of many sustainable investors. Peter Cripps ruminates on the issue
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Investors are demanding an increasing amount of data from companies. What are its strengths and weaknesses, asks Peter Cripps
Investors are demanding an increasing amount of data from companies. What are its strengths and weaknesses, asks Peter Cripps
What are the uses of, and potential, for non-reported or alternative data sources, asks Peter Cripps
Since its foundation in 1981, Bloomberg has focused on getting its customers the best data possible. Curtis Ravenel, its Global Head of Sustainable Business & Finance, explains how that mission extends to ESG
With nearly two decades of sustainable investment experience, FTSE Russell boasts one of the longest pedigrees in ESG data and indexes. Its head of sustainable investment David Harris talks to Environmental Finance about its latest moves
There’s a lot of misunderstanding of what goes into an ESG rating – and how they can be used. MSCI ESG Research’s Nadia Laine sets the record straight
RepRisk has harnessed both AI and human analysis to collect ESG data on more than 120,000 companies and infrastructure projects. Its Executive Vice President Alexandra Mihailescu Cichon explains the RepRisk approach
Its acquisition by Moody’s promises to take Vigeo Eiris to the next level, says Emilie Béral, the company’s COO
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Fresh from scooping several categories in the Green Bond Awards, BNP Paribas' Head of Sustainable Capital Markets Agnes Gourc looks ahead to the next stage of the market's growth.
Last year, French asset management giant Amundi closed the world's largest green bond fund at $1.42 billion*; a year later, it's beating its performance metrics. Head of institutional and sovereign clients coverage Frederic Samama explains the secrets behind its success.
With €77 billion in assets, DKB is one of Germany's top 20 banks, and a leading lender to local authorities and social infrastructure. Armin Hermann, head of treasury, explains the reasoning behind its Social Bond Programme and the bond that won Environmental Finance's 2019 Social Bond of the Year Award.
The second annual Insurance & Climate Risk Americas conference will take place in New York in September 2019. More details will be available soon. For more information please contact rachel.narborough@fieldgibsonmedia.com
The ESG in Fixed Income, featuring the Green Bonds Americas conference will take place in New York on September 17.
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Banks are in "the early days" of understanding and addressing the climate risks in their portfolios, a webinar hosted by Environmental Finance heard.
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India’s renewables sector offers an investment opportunity worth between $500 billion and $700 billion over the next decade of it in to meet its energy targets, according to a report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). This includes investment needed for renewable energy and the supporting grid infrastructure.
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