Why Enel turned to sustainability-linked bonds
After kick-starting the sustainability-linked bond market in 2019, the Italian firm continues to drive interest in the fast-growing market. Ahren Lester reports
Q&A: Michael Jantzi
The Sustainalytics founder talks about the confusion around ESG ratings, data overload, and the evolution of the industry
ESG data: Transformation by regulation
As the latest update of Environmental Finance's ESG Data Guide is released, the next growth phase of the rapidly evolving ESG data market will be driven by regulation, writes Peter Cripps
CDP: Time to debunk the myth that water is immaterial to financials
A third of financials still fail to assess water risk, Cate Lamb tells Genevieve Redgrave
We must go 'back to basics' on carbon emissions data
The problems with carbon emission disclosure and estimation data remain significant. Only mandatory reporting can solve the issue, Jaakko Kooroshy tells Ahren Lester.
Minimising the cost of the ESG reporting burden
The EU's sustainable finance action plan will increase operating costs by more than €20 billion, argues Andy Sloan
Climate infrastructure investment - what's the hold-up?
Why is more capital not being channeled towards renewables, asks Mili Fomicov
Breckinridge devises framework for net zero assessments
The fixed income investor believes assessing companies' transition plans is a material investment consideration, writes Genevieve Redgrave
Berlin Hyp: Pushing bond innovation despite regulatory frustration
After issuing its award-winning sustainability-linked bond in 2021, Berlin Hyp continues to look for opportunities to innovate in sustainable finance. Ahren Lester reports
Taxonomania
Can the patchwork of taxonomies springing up across the world ever be reconciled, ask Genevieve Redgrave and Peter Cripps