The trillion-dollar market
Last month, a study sponsored by energy giant Shell suggested that "concerted international action to avert climate change could create a global market worth $1 trillion in the first five years alone".
Last month, a study sponsored by energy giant Shell suggested that "concerted international action to avert climate change could create a global market worth $1 trillion in the first five years alone".
Emerging markets offer more opportunities for socially responsible investors than many believe, says David Tozer
Jeremy Weinstein reviews progress made, and the challenges faced, in drafting a standard contract for trading renewable energy certificates
How can companies better communicate environmental, social and governance issues to the financial markets – and will the markets take them into account? Mark Nicholls reports from Zurich on an effort to answer those questions
Developing a low-carbon economy will require a degree of communication between the private sector and government that is simply not yet happening, says John Ashton
When it comes to moving the financial sector towards sustainability, it's all about a level playing field, and making sure everyone has the tools for the job, believes Martin Hancock. He talks to Mark Nicholls
The Global Reporting Initiative may be nearly 10 years old, and on its third iteration, but the reporting it advocates is no less controversial. Jess McCabe reports from Amsterdam
Production of biofuels is rocketing, underpinned by strong regulatory support. Ronnie Lim considers the prospects for the industry, and flags up some companies to watch
California's climate change legislation marks a dramatic step forward in US efforts to tackle greenhouse gas emissions. Douglas Smith considers its implications
In wind energy, as in everything else, China is set to become a global giant. But the development of wind farms and a domestic turbine manufacturing base are far from plain sailing, as Michael Rank reports