In recent months, more banks and investors have committed to reduce their coal exposure. While this is a laudable step, research finds that the new coal policies have important shortcomings, argues Christina Beberdick
Stranded Assets,Insurance
A record amount of new issues, several significant ‘firsts’ and important regulatory initiatives in November, suggest the green bond market is well-placed for further dramatic growth.
Debt,Green Bonds,Markets,Policy
If investors are not aware of water risks, now is the time to get up to speed, argues Monika Freyman
Water
Investors are beginning to wake up to the dangers posed by antibiotic immunity, argues Maria Lettini
Investors
Concerns about climate change are influencing the underwriting and investment policies of a growing number of insurance companies, finds Graham Cooper
ESG,Insurance
Dutch civil service pension fund ABP says putting environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria at the heart of its investment decisions has taken it more than halfway towards its goal to cut the carbon emissions of its equity portfolio by 25% by 2020. Michael Hurley reports
Corporate,ESG,Investors
Renewable energy is a popular asset class for insurers within the alternatives universe, and the trend is likely to continue based on the industry’s growth forecasts. But challenges remain for insurers looking to grow exposure in unfamiliar territory. Asa Gibson reports
Investors,Renewables,Insurance
Several Asian capitals have announced a variety of plans to attract 'green finance' to the region. What's needed now is a green investment bank in Hong Kong, argues Alexandra Tracy.
Debt,Equity,Green Bonds,Investors,Policy
Allianz has divested from coal companies but has come under fire for continuing to insure the sector. Nick Roumpis reports
ESG,Insurance
Many investors are turning out at COP23 in Bonn to explain to ministers and delegates the importance of financial disclosures in line with the TCFD recommendations, says Peter Damgaard Jensen
Investors,COP
It's time for food companies to participate in the next agricultural revolution – to low-emissions, argues Julie Nash
COP
A radical new approach to climate finance is required, says Ian Callaghan
Carbon,ESG,COP
Public money is being used to derisk institutional capital to deliver superior, risk-adjusted returns while tackling the Himalayan glacial melt crisis, explains Tim Gocher
People,Policy
A high-powered group of UK and Chinese investors, corporates and regulators have developed a plan of action to boost climate finance. Graham Cooper reports
Debt,ESG,Equity,Green Bonds,Investors,Policy
It was great to have something positive to announce about the US green bond market at this year's Green Bonds Americas conference!
Green Bonds
Companies doing business in China need to be aware that Chinese consumers increasingly care not just about the price and convenience of the products and services they buy, but also their environmental impact, says David Liao
ESG
In a transcript of his speech at Green Bonds Americas, Ceres' Peter Ellsworth explains why investors value green bonds and explains what different actors can do grow the market
Green Bonds
When financing climate change mitigation, the impact does not depend on whether or not a bond carries a ‘green’ label, argues Nicole Martin
Green Bonds
Rory Sullivan and Will Martindale propose a new agenda for companies and investors to encourage long-term business growth and ESG integration.
Corporate,ESG
There are countless water infra projects that need funding and no shortage of potential investors. But how to bridge the funding gap and create bankable projects asks Aaron Vermeulen
Water
Green Bond Symposium: Financing America's Fight Against Climate Change
Green Bonds Americas 2017
Green Equities 2017
Conservation finance may appear to be one of the most esoteric investment niches, but experimentation and innovation is giving way to proof of concept – attracting a growing number of institutional investors along the way. Mark Nicholls reports
Is managed decline the only way?