Archive

  • WCI carbon market update, 15 April 2019

    15 April 2019

    After four weeks of gains, the price of California Carbon Allowances (CCAs) may be due for some consolidation. But the PG&E bankruptcy case remains a wildcard in the market, says Nicolas Girod.*

  • ESG ratings companies warn of PG&E 'cautionary tale'

    28 January 2019

    ISS-oekom, Sustainalytics and MSCI have urged investors to take heed of the ‘cautionary tale’ of PG&E, whose long history of subpar performance on managing environmental risks has for years been flagged by their ratings.

  • Green bonds round-up, 23 January

    23 January 2019

    Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has issued its second green bond, raising CAD500 million ($375 million).

  • Could blockchain save the planet?

    24 April 2018

    Cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, are notoriously energy-intensive. But the blockchain technology they rely on could give a boost to environmental markets, experts believe. Graham Cooper reports.

  • Multi-national corporates call for UN talks to facilitate carbon markets

    19 October 2015

    A group of 14 leading industrial companies have called on negotiators at the UN climate change talks in Paris in December to deliver an agreement that facilitates international carbon markets.

  • People moves

    24 September 2015

    A round-up of the latest new appointments and moves in the industry, including changes at HSBC, CDP, RobecoSAM, Impax, MSCI and the World Bank.

  • World Bank welcomes carbon pricing moves and plans further action

    23 September 2014

    Putting a price on carbon emissions now has support from national and regional governments responsible for more than 54% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to the World Bank.