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'The irresistible force'
17 June 2016Investors are increasingly demanding that companies disclose material climate risks. CalPERS' Anne Simpson tells Peter Cripps why
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Cement companies earnings' at risk from carbon price, says CDP
09 June 2016The 12 largest cement companies in the world may lose up to $4.9 billion of earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) at a "low" carbon price of $10, according to report by CDP.
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Comparing companies' energy performance
17 May 2016Companies' energy efficiency can have significant environmental and economic implications – but it is too often difficult for investors to assess. A new index aims to bring visibility, says Wei Sue
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Investors urged to steer carefully around autos following Mitsubishi scandal
20 April 2016Investors were warned to be wary of the automobile sector after another major manufacturer was embroiled in an emissions scandal.
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Car makers set for up to $4.8bn fines for non-compliance on climate change, warns CDP
21 March 2016Leading car manufacturers could face penalties of up for $4.8 billion for falling short of emissions rules, CDP has warned investors.
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Will mandatory carbon reporting drive change?
16 March 2016On the day that the UK government heeded calls not to scrap mandatory carbon reporting, Roger Ponting and Rory Sullivan share the sobering findings of some research into the effect of the legislation
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Climate disclosure task force urged to recommend 2°C stress test
10 February 2016Fossil fuel companies should stress test their businesses for a future in which global warming is limited to 2°C and disclose the results to investors.
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Stoxx launches world's first low-carbon index based on CDP's Climate A List
05 February 2016STOXX has joined the growing list of index providers offering low-carbon products, with the launch of the first index based on the CDP's 'Climate A List'.
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Investors hope for ambitious Paris agreement this weekend
11 December 2015Investors were cautiously optimistic that the Paris climate summit would over the weekend yield a landmark agreement to tackle emissions.
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Portfolio Decarbonisation Coalition smashes its $100bn pre-Paris target
27 November 2015The Portfolio Decarbonisation Coalition (PDC) has landed commitments of $230 billion – more than double its pre-climate summit target.