Analysis

• Where the climate change buck stops

  01 March 2007

  If, as is often said, insurance companies are on the front line of climate change, investors might want to know which are most likely to dodge the first bullets. Gregory Larkin identifies the potential survivors

• Combating climate change

  01 March 2007

  While the scientific debate about ­climate science may be almost over, the economic arguments have just begun. But tackling the issue need not cost the earth, says Lars Josefsson

• Communicating the message

  01 March 2007

  Catherine Boiteux Pelletier has overseen a wholesale examination of sustainable development issues at insurance giant Axa. She's now taking a sector-wide view with UNEP FI. Mark Nicholls reports

• Why isn't SRI going south?

  01 March 2007

  Investors are placing increasing amounts of capital in emerging markets. But environmental, social and governance considerations inform very little of this investment, and valuable commercial as well as development opportunities are being missed, says Dan Siddy

• Heading south

  01 March 2007

  With new sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide rules on the horizon, and carbon controls looming, Abudi Zein sees continuing downward pressure on US emissions allowance prices

• Waste not, want not

  01 March 2007

  Waste markets are fragmented, driven by different legislation in different countries, and subject to numerous technology and project-based risks. But the rewards are potentially huge. Felicia Jackson reports

• Innovation is king

  01 February 2007

  New trends in the investment world could mean that environmental, social and governance issues become drivers of innovation, rather than niche concerns, argue Ivo Knoepfel and Gordon Hagart

• Why ecosystems matter to business.

  01 February 2007

  Business cannot function if ecosystems and the services they deliver – such as water management, biodiversity protection, food provision and climate regulation – are degraded or out of balance, says Björn Stigson

• Going green around the edges?

  01 February 2007

  A growing number of companies are offering 'carbon neutral' products or services, either to enhance their reputations or tap into new markets. Philippa Jones talks to some of the trailblazers

• Mercury rising.

  01 February 2007

  With the close of HgCapital's €300 million renewables fund, Tom Murley is bringing clean energy to the investment mainstream. Christopher Cundy reports