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  • Low-carbon indexes: the next generation

    26 April 2016

    The number of passive vehicles that allow investors to decarbonise continues to grow, but will future additions look at projected as well as current emissions, asks Sophie Robinson-Tillett

  • First Chinese green bond indexes launched

    19 April 2016

    The first green bond indexes focusing on domestic issues in China have been launched, Environmental Finance has learned.

  • S&P Dow Jones launches first 'smart ESG' indexes

    19 April 2016

    S&P Dow Jones Indices has launched what it claims is the first index family to isolate environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues as a 'smart beta' performance factor.

  • Tell me more: a call for better disclosure on green bond impacts

    14 April 2016

    A consultation paper argues that assessing the impact of green bonds could lead to preferential pricing - but better reporting is needed first. Peter Cripps reports

  • Energy efficiency lending firm plans to issue $1.3bn of green ABS

    12 April 2016

    A firm that provides financing for US households to help them make energy and water efficiency upgrades aims to issue $1.3 billion of green-labelled asset backed securities (ABS) this year.

  • UPDATED: Index provider and carbon firm consult on green bond 'impact' ratings

    11 April 2016

    An index provider and a carbon firm have joined forces to consult on a methodology for rating the 'green impact' of green bonds, Environmental Finance has learned.

  • Revolver 'to shoot green lending beyond the green bond market'

    07 March 2016

    A local authority has signed a revolving credit facility based on its green bond framework, pioneering a model that could be widely replicated by other borrowers.

  • Climate change is an opportunity for insurers, says Warren Buffett

    29 February 2016

    Insurers should welcome the opportunity for business growth provided by climate change, according to Warren Buffett, as he rejected calls for a resolution on climate disclosure.

  • German Finance Ministry launches inquiry into climate change risks

    26 February 2016

    The German Finance Ministry has commissioned a report looking at the risks that climate change poses to the country's financial market.

  • Zevin plans T Rowe Price proxy after Franklin Templeton setback

    26 February 2016

    Zevin Asset Management is calling on T Rowe Price to update its proxy voting policy to give more consideration to climate risk.