Archive

  • European Commission's TEG to issue first draft of taxonomy, and call for more experts

    28 November 2018

    A first draft of the EU's taxonomy of climate mitigation activities will be unveiled next week, probably on Tuesday.

  • French banks boost coal financing by 52% after COP21

    27 November 2018

    French banks have increased their coal financing by 52% following the signing of the Paris Climate Agreement.

  • EU carbon market update, 26 November 2018

    27 November 2018

    After last week's 5.5% rise in the EU Allowance price, the outlook remains bullish, but the market remains sensitive to Brexit developments, says Louis Redshaw.

  • Eurosif observes substantial growth in engagement on sustainability

    26 November 2018

    Significant growth in investor engagement on sustainability-related issues has been tempered by growing concerns of greenwashing, a Eurosif survey has found.

  • Grey areas risk overshadowing a green taxonomy, says insurer

    26 November 2018

    Assets currently considered as green could be put at risk of becoming stranded if they were found to fall outside the bounds of a green taxonomy, according to Michèle Lacroix, head of group investment at French insurer Scor.

  • IIGCC publishes climate scenario analysis guide

    22 November 2018

    Investors who use scenario analysis will be better equipped to respond to early warning signs, such as a rising carbon price, and take more informed investment decisions as the low-carbon transition evolves.

  • Moody’s ready to lower Mexico City airport Green Bond Assessment

    21 November 2018

    In an unpredecented move, Moody’s Investors Service has said it is ready to lower the Green Bond Assessment (GBA) it assigned Mexico City Airport Trust’s $6 billion of green notes.

  • EU taxonomy hits political headwinds that could delay it until 2020

    20 November 2018

    The EU’s proposed taxonomy on environmentally sustainable activities has been delayed by the European Parliament, and may not enter legislation until 2020, Environmental Finance has learned.

  • EU carbon market update, 19 November 2018

    19 November 2018

    Lower auction volumes and colder weather are positive factors for the EU Allowance price this week, but further Brexit uncertainty and options expiry could unsettle the market, says Louis Redshaw.

  • France’s AFEP warns EU on oversimplified sustainability taxonomy

    19 November 2018

    The influential French Association of Large Companies (AFEP) has issued a striking warning to the European Commission that its sustainability taxonomy risks presenting an oversimplified solution to a complex problem.