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Shareholder group steps up rare metals engagement

A group of shareholders with a total of €30 billion ($34 billion) in assets said it will this month begin stepping up its engagement with companies involved with potential controversies in the supply chains of rare earths and rare metals.

ESG 'ratings' term does a disservice to the industry, says FactSet

The terminology used to describe ESG ratings could harm the industry producing them...

Winners revealed in Environmental Finance's Bond Awards 2021

Sustainable bond 'greenium' expands 'significantly' in 2020

Investors have been willing to pay a significant 'greenium' for green, social and sustainability (GSS) bonds in 2020, in contrast to 2019, according to a report from BNP Paribas.

Bank of England 'encouraged' by green bond greeniums

A senior Bank of England (BofE) official said the 'greeniums' reported on the recent green bond issues were an "encouraging sign" that climate-positive investment was being favoured by the market, and serves as a fillip to further sovereign green bonds - including in the UK.

Green bond comment, October 2020: Automotive green bonds drive up corporate issuance

Issuance from car makers has shifted to a higher gear in recent months, and it is a sign that corporates more broadly are tapping the market, says Ahren Lester

Green, social and sustainability bond market nearly doubles in third quarter

In a year thrown into disarray by the coronavirus pandemic, Ahren Lester reports on how issuance of green, social and sustainability bonds has continued to power ahead, helped by a broadening range of issuers and more large issues.

CDP, CDSB urge companies to 'get ahead of the curve' of EU climate reporting

Companies in the EU have been urged to improve their reporting of environmental information ahead of changes to legislation that are set to ask for more detailed disclosures.

WBA announces 2,000 most influential firms for sustainable future

The World Benchmarking Alliance has revealed the 2,000 companies that it believes have the greatest influence on global progress towards a "more sustainable future" ahead of ranking them for progress.

Exxon and other laggards excluded from LGIM Future World Funds

Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has excluded more climate change laggards from its Future World Funds range after they failed to respond to its engagement programme.