Peter Cripps

The top stories of 2025 - and what they tell us about the state of sustainable finance

The market is in turmoil and several key themes dominate investor thinking, writes Peter Cripps

FirstRand transition framework first to align with ICMA guidelines

FirstRand has issued a Transition Finance Framework, believed to be the first outside of Japan to align with the recently launched Climate Transition Bond Guidelines, and the draft Transition Loan Principles.

Italy increases focus on adaptation in updated green bond framework

Pension funds anchor Gresham House €250m forestry first close

Gresham House has reached a €250 million ($290 million) first close for its sustainable forestry strategy after attracting cornerstone investments from two pension funds.

World Bank issues first 'outcome bond' linked to Article 6

The World Bank has issued its first 'outcome bond' linked to carbon credits issued under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, in a deal that could pave the way for similar transactions.

Yagel is new head of sustainability at S&P

Lauren Smart has stepped down as head of S&P Global Sustainable1, Environmental Finance has learned.

Webinar: Physical risk data can unlock value for real assets, but nuances remain

Physical risk data can help investors in real assets to understand their value and resilience over time, however, there are considerable challenges and nuances compared with other mainstream asset classes,...

A COP of many small announcements

The announcements from Belem seem underwhelming so far, but a focus on forests and fossil fuel phaseouts may save the day. Peter Cripps reports

Environmental Finance's coverage of COP30 at the end of week one

Highlights from the event in Brazil

The quest to account for the real value of forests

A groundbreaking initiative is seeking to put a price on the ecosystem services provided by forests. Peter Cripps reports