'Investors need to question' oil & gas companies on weakened climate targets

'We are at the early stages of a complete revolution in data'

Sustainability data is being revolutionised, an Environmental Finance conference has heard, with private markets particularly seeing a growing sophistication.

'Journey more important than destination' for private markets investors

Private market investors need to rethink how success on sustainability is determined, according to an Environmental Finance conference which was told to prioritise red over green investments.

Two Nepalese banks inaugurate local green bond market

The Nepalese green bond market has been kick-started after two banks in the country issued debut green bonds in recent weeks.

UK 'Local Climate Bonds' secure £16m in backing, plans to scale up

A programme allowing UK local authorities to raise capital directly from private investors backed by the Green Finance Institute (GFI) and crowdfunding specialist Abundance Investment has secured £16 million ($21 million) in catalytic funding.

Triodos, STOXX launch developed markets impact index