Rob Langston

Microsoft rumours highlight carbon market concentration risk

Microsoft has denied reports it has abandoned the voluntary carbon market, but experts warned that it highlights the concentration risk in the market, with the tech giant being comfortably the biggest buyer of credits.

Almost 'too difficult' to keep up with growth of renewables, says Tokio Marine's green insurer

The fast growth of the renewables industry is making it difficult for insurers to keep up, as new technologies and opportunities continue to emerge, according to TMGX.

Natural capital strategies fall short of requirements, says Fondaction

Investors need to drastically change how they think about nature if they are serious about having a positive impact, according to Montreal-based Fondaction Asset Management.

Fondaction backs natural capital fund launch with CAD25m

Canada's Fondaction Asset Management and Triodos Investment Management are aiming to raise €300 million ($350 million) for a newly launched natural capital strategy.

Transition plans expanding beyond climate targets, says Sustainable Fitch

The way that many companies are using transition plans is evolving beyond climate target disclosure and into other areas, such as capital allocation and risk management, according to Sustainable Fitch.

German infrastructure spending to drive European GB opportunities, says Indosuez

A bumper infrastructure package announced by the German government last year should result in more opportunities in the European green bond market in 2026, according to Indosuez Wealth Management.

Railpen embraces nature in stewardship overhaul

UK pension scheme Railpen has overhauled its approach to stewardship, placing a greater focus on nature, as it responds to "evolving markets, shifting political and policy landscapes".

More sustainable issuance expected in Central and Eastern Europe, says ING

Sustainable debt issuance in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is expected to continue in 2026 after growing by 40% year-on-year in 2025, according to ING.

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It's harder for investors to collaborate, says GMO

The political backdrop is making it harder for investors to collaborate on sustainability initiatives as the risks of leaving them unaddressed worsen, according to GMO.