Archive

  • Time for another walk in the Bretton Woods?

    10 November 2017

    A radical new approach to climate finance is required, says Ian Callaghan

  • Climate finance with Anglo-Chinese characteristics

    02 November 2017

    A high-powered group of UK and Chinese investors, corporates and regulators have developed a plan of action to boost climate finance. Graham Cooper reports

  • Consumers go green in China

    31 October 2017

    Companies doing business in China need to be aware that Chinese consumers increasingly care not just about the price and convenience of the products and services they buy, but also their environmental impact, says David Liao

  • Taking control of short-termism

    24 October 2017

    Rory Sullivan and Will Martindale propose a new agenda for companies and investors to encourage long-term business growth and ESG integration.

  • Sustainability investing on the rise in Asia

    16 October 2017

    After a series of meetings with asset owners in Asia, Masja Zandbergen gives her assessment of the progress being made in implementing ESG in the continent

  • Folksam CIO: "There is simply no reason not to continue investing in green bonds"

    09 October 2017

    Michael Kjeller, chief investment officer of Swedish pensions and insurance provider Folksam, discusses his firm's decision to raise its target for green bond investment

  • A development agenda

    02 October 2017

    South Africa's largest asset owner, the GEPF, owns more than 10% of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange giving it immense influence over its portfolio companies to bring about environmental and transformative change. Joe Walsh reports

  • Demonstrating positive impact for mainstream investment strategies

    25 September 2017

    Chris Greenwald explores some innovative approaches to expand SDG-aligned impact investing opportunities to a wider range of asset classes and investors.

  • The dawn of a new age for reporting?

    22 September 2017

    The TCFD has challenged companies to up their game on reporting climate-related risks. But how will the market respond, asks Peter Cripps

  • ESG indexes: in the sweet spot

    20 September 2017

    Billions have flowed into funds tracking ESG indexes or low-carbon indexes in recent months. What are the innovations that will drive further growth, asks Peter Cripps