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  • A bright future for green unicorns

    18 October 2019

    We are seeing the emergence of a new species of 'green unicorns' – exceptional mid-sized companies providing renewable energy that are valued close to or above €1bn, explain Eric Arnould and Anne-Christine Champion.

  • Monoline-wrapped renewables project financing could be a game-changer

    20 September 2019

    The application of insurance-wrapped debt to renewable-energy project financing is likely to emerge as a valuable addition to the green capital markets toolkit, writes Keith Mullin

  • Overcoming the obstacles facing blended finance

    17 July 2019

    Junji Hatano examines the issues that must be tackled to achieve dramatic growth in blended finance for sustainable development in developing countries.

  • District heating offers attractive investment opportunities

    04 February 2019

    District heating projects combine economic and ecological appeal for Infrastructure investors, says Tor Syverud.

  • The tragic V sign

    14 January 2019

    A radical rethink of land management and agricultural policy is required to help combat further biodiversity loss, says Sarasin's Henry Boucher

  • Market leaders in bullish mood

    17 December 2018

    Major environmental markets saw healthy growth in activity in 2018 and the winners of our annual Market Rankings see plenty of reasons for optimism about next year.

  • REC markets prepare for rising demand

    17 December 2018

    The future looks bright for renewable energy certificates (RECs) after a year of volatility, says Elena K. Johansson

  • Cubico hopes to return to acquisition trail this year

    30 August 2018

    It has been a year of consolidation but Stephen Riley says the firm is ready to 'go for growth' again. Peter Cripps reports

  • GIG claims success as it spreads its wings

    15 August 2018

    The Green Investment Group has had a successful first year in the private sector, with significant expansion overseas, Ed Northam tells Peter Cripps.

  • How Trump inspired climate action by US companies and cities

    08 June 2018

    Companies and cities across the US have taken on a leadership role in terms of climate change action, since President Trump pulled the country out of the Paris Agreement 12 months ago, says Lance Pierce.