Peter Cripps

$400m C-Pace green bond programme launched

Calvert Impact is hoping to raise $400 million through an asset-backed green bond that will finance energy-efficient commercial real estate.

BP is not green - it's olive

Inflation Reduction Act 'expands Columbia Threadneedle's investable universe'

The US's $369 billion Inflation Reduction Act will create new investment opportunities that contribute to sustainability goals, said Columbia Threadneedle Investments.

'Turning point' for green bond impact reporting standards

Impact reporting by green bond funds saw a transformational rise in standards over the past year, a report has found.

Boom time for nature data

Demand for biodiversity and nature data is booming, ahead of an eagerly-awaited reporting framework planned for September. Peter Cripps and Thomas Cox explore some of the developments

The 13 trends shaping ESG data

The ESG data industry is undergoing radical transformation, in terms of the scale and breadth of its coverage - and the scrutiny it attracts. Peter Cripps reports

NatWest: US asset managers have rapidly caught up on climate

US asset managers have rapidly caught up when it comes to integrating climate change into their investment decision making, according to researchers.

ISSB to bring 'substantial costs' to companies, but could lower cost of capital

Applying the standards proposed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) could bring "substantial" costs to preparers of the information, but also potential benefits such as a lower cost of capital.

Church Commissioners for England renounces oil and gas majors

Church Commissioners for England has divested 11 oil and gas firms, including BP, Shell and Total, because of their lack of action to address climate change.

'We don't appeal to people's hearts - we appeal to their greed'

Franklin Templeton's John Levy argues that impact is a driver of returns for his real estate fund. Peter Cripps reports