PRI to make TCFD reporting mandatory

The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is to make the kind of reporting recommended by the Task…

Policy,Renewables,Stranded Assets

Chinese institutions warned of mounting environmental litigation risk

Chinese financial institutions are likely to face greater risk of litigation on environmental issues…

Policy

EU’s TEG reveals how taxonomy will work in practice

Members of the EU’s Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (TEG) have revealed how its taxonomy…

ESG,Policy

Short-sellers 'to target weak oil & gas firms' in 2019

Short-sellers could start targeting the weakest oil and gas firms in 2019, as their business models come…

Equity,Policy,Renewables

Japan's regulator engages financial players on climate risk

Japan's Financial Services Agency is stepping up its focus on climate risk and is increasingly engaging with firms on the issue. Hiroshi Ota and Satoshi Ikeda explain why to Elena K. Johansson

Investors,Policy,Insurance

EU Weekly Carbon Update, 11 February

Carbon,Policy

Nordic issuers encourage use of SDGs in impact reporting

Issuers of green bonds should use their impact reports to show how their investments support the UN's…

Green Bonds,Policy

Natural capital finance: more than a mirage?

Bruce Howard highlights new insights into the feasibility of natural capital finance projects in advanced economies such as the UK.

Carbon,Policy

Regulatory ‘stick’ is driving credit rating agencies’ ESG efforts, says BlueBay

The threat of regulation has driven a flurry of activity in recent months among major credit rating agencies…

Investors,Policy

Green bond comment, February: Europe shows the way

European issuers, investors and regulators are in the driving seat as the green bond market prepares for further growth, says Graham Cooper.

Green Bonds,Investors,Policy

2019 will be 'crucial' for sustainable finance, says Dombrovskis

Multiple initiatives planned for 2019 make it "a crucial year for sustainable finance in Europe", said…

ESG,Policy

Irish central bank warns of slow transition to green economy

A slow transition to a low-carbon economy would pose macroeconomic and financial stability risks, according…

Policy

Climate change will hit Trump-voting states most, says think-tank

Climate change is likely to have the hardest economic impact on Republican-voting US states that backed…

Carbon,Policy

EU Carbon market update, 5 February 2019

Further falls for EU Allowance prices look likely, despite lower auction volumes, unless generation spreads…

Carbon,Policy

FRC includes ESG in draft Stewardship Code

The UK's Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has issued a draft update to its Stewardship Code, which makes…

Equity,Policy

Climate disclosure should benefit the economy, say analysts

Better disclosure of how companies are affected by climate change can yield economic benefits, as well…

ESG,Investors,Policy

Hermes EOS identifies mining companies as engagement focus

Hermes EOS has identified mining companies as a focus for engagement over the next two years, as it looks…

Investors,Policy

EU Carbon market update, 28 January 2019

An increase in auction supply will pose a test of demand for EU Allowances this week, but the weather…

Carbon,Policy

ESG regulation and war on plastic will shape 2019, MSCI predicts

Increasing regulation on environmental, social and governance (ESG)-themed investments and a war on plastic…

Policy,Stranded Assets

ESG is particularly important to investors in emerging markets, say exchanges

Most international investors consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors to be important…

ESG,Equity,Policy