Analysis

  • The argument for green bonds from 'pureplays'

    05 December 2018

    Bond issuers that make 100% of their revenues from green activities should be considered as being in compliance with the Green Bond Principles, argues Suzanne Buchta

  • Terry Smith bullish on anniversary of sustainable equities fund

    23 November 2018

    Fundsmith's foray into sustainable investing has yielded early success and is poised for further growth, founder Terry Smith tells Graham Cooper

  • Want impact? Invest in private debt, says M&G

    21 November 2018

    M&G says its private debt impact fund gives direct exposure to projects or small companies, and provides healthy returns. Peter Cripps reports

  • Climate risk and zero-deforestation commitments: Why voluntary pledges are insufficient

    16 November 2018

    Policies that incentivise the shift to a green economy are necessary to get to grips with climate change, argues Pernille Holtedahl

  • Delivering disclosure

    12 November 2018

    The EU disclosure proposal seeks to clarify investors’ duties and unlock growth in sustainable finance, reports Elena K. Johansson

  • Green bond comment, November 2018

    07 November 2018

    The power of green bonds was highlighted to me this week during a trip to Dublin for Climate Innovation Summit run by Climate-KIC.

  • Comment from the GIIN conference - will impact investing supplant ESG?

    01 November 2018

    The concept of impact investing is gaining traction. But will it overtake ESG, asks Peter Cripps

  • Building the energy efficiency marketplace

    01 November 2018

    Improving the energy efficiency of buildings is about more than just boosting financial returns, says Clare Taylor

  • Green bonds: a different take on 'additionality'

    26 October 2018

    As the green bond market grows, the discussion around 'additionality' has increased in importance. However, we must keep a longer term view in mind when discussing the topic, argues Jacob Michaelsen

  • Comment: Regulators are pushing investors on climate

    17 October 2018

    The increasing attention of regulators bodes well for green finance, says Peter Cripps

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