UNEP FI and investors release study on climate risk reporting
A major study has been issued looking at the different ways that investors can measure and report climate risks.
Green bonds round-up, 1 August 2018
Moody's Investors Service has lowered its expectations for green bond issuance this year, in light of slower growth in the first six months.
Climate Action 100+ expands its reach and attracts new backers
An additional 61 companies have been added to Climate Action 100+ list, increasing the reach of the investor-backed initiative that aims to engage with "systemically important greenhouse gas emitters".
50 names to be added to Climate Action 100+ engagement hit list
50 more corporates are to be added to the $28 trillion Climate Action 100+ initiative's list of targets for climate-related engagement.
People Moves: Mainstream, Manulife, EBRD
Mainstream Renewable Power has appointed James McGinnis as chief executive officer (CEO) to run its newly created financing and investment arm, Mainstream Renewable Capital.
Insurers see the gold in green
Green bonds are looking increasingly attractive to insurance companies which want to meet their risk and return objectives while producing a positive environmental or social impact. But there are concerns about the definition and capacity of the market, as Mark Nicholls explains