Rob Langston

Articles by Rob Langston

  • PRI CEO David Atkin to step down in 2026

    12 May 2025

    The board of the UN's Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is to begin a search for a new CEO as incumbent David Atkin announced he will step down next year.

  • People Moves, 9 May: Standard Chartered, HSBC Asset Management, Climate Impact Partners ... and more

    09 May 2025

  • Spin Ventures targets £50m for new fund

    07 May 2025

    Spin Ventures is aiming to raise £50 million ($67 million) with its latest early-stage climate tech fund, Loop 2, the investor has told Environmental Finance.

  • Adaptation could help companies gain a competitive edge, says JP Morgan Chase

    05 May 2025

    Discussion surrounding the impact of climate change has traditionally focused on potential future losses, but companies that adapt could see a financial return, according to a new report by JP Morgan Chase.

  • People Moves, 2 May: Janet Yellen; Denham Capital; Green Arch ... and more

    02 May 2025

  • UK regulator consults on bank, insurer climate risk expectations

    30 April 2025

    The UK's Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) has opened a consultation for proposed updates to its supervisory expectations for the management of climate-related risks by banks and insurers.

  • Africa and LatAm commercial banks 'lag Asia on ESG'

    30 April 2025

    Two reports by the WWF have found that commercial banks in Africa and Latin America are lagging behind their Asian peers when it comes to addressing critical environmental and social risks.

  • 'Trump effect' could lead to market opportunity, says Gresham House

    17 April 2025

    The pullback by North American investors from sustainable investments could open up new opportunities, said Gresham House, as the 'Trump effect' takes hold.

  • Trust was visibly being destroyed, says author of UK sustainable funds standard

    16 April 2025

    New guidelines for fund managers backed by the industry and UK government have been launched to improve communication around sustainable funds and tackle greenwashing and stop the industry from "heading in the wrong direction".

  • Winners of the 2025 Sustainable Debt Awards revealed

    14 April 2025

    The winners of the 2025 Environmental Finance Sustainable Debt Awards have been announced.