News

• EU wind grows, but 2020 goal threatened – report

  26 February 2013

  Wind power capacity in the EU grew by 12.3% in 2012, but prospects for growth for this year and next are "much gloomier", meaning the region could fail to meet its 2020 renewables, EurObserver has warned.

• Japan climbs in renewables attractiveness index, top markets challenged – E&Y

  26 February 2013

  Policy uncertainty has put the top spots for renewable energy investments under pressure, while Japan has climbed closer to the top because of its attractive feed-in tariffs, according to Ernst & Young.

• Saudi Arabia reveals plans to boost renewables capacity

  25 February 2013

  Saudi Arabia's renewable energy programme is set to provide significant opportunities for international companies and investors, analysts have said, after the country took further steps to kick-start development of 54GW of new capacity by 2032.

• Another EUA auction fails, 'more cancellations to come' without backloading

  22 February 2013

  EEX has cancelled another EU allowance (EUA) auction as a result of low bids, adding to pressure on EU politicians to agree a quick fix to the oversupplied market.

• Microsoft: carbon fee has underpinned drive to 'green' company

  22 February 2013

  Putting a price on carbon has allowed Microsoft to make an effective business case for setting and reaching efficiency and emissions targets across the organisation, according to a senior official.

• Emerging markets sustainability index launched

  22 February 2013

  A sustainability index tracking the performance of companies in emerging markets has been added to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) family.

• SolarCity, Honda announce $65m solar investment fund

  21 February 2013

  SolarCity has teamed up with Honda's US division to help finance the up-front costs of solar power installations for Honda's customers.

• IBM, Public Storage, bow to environmental pressure from investors

  21 February 2013

  IT giant IBM and real estate firm Public Storage have agreed to increase reporting on their energy performance, reaching agreement with investors who had filed shareholder resolutions against their boards.

• UKSIF, power companies, NGOs call for decarbonisation target in UK Energy Bill

  21 February 2013

  The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF), SSE and Dong Energy are among 35 companies and organisations calling for the inclusion of a decarbonisation target in the UK's Energy Bill.

• Breckinridge wins 'B Corporation' status

  20 February 2013

  Breckinridge Capital Advisors, a Boston‐based fixed income manager, has been awarded B Corporation certification, recognising its higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.